Quantum Device Characterization Manager

Diraq; Smith Bay (United States Virgin Islands); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off to volunteer

Employee equity program

401k Health Insurance plan

Job summary

Diraq is seeking a Quantum Device Characterization Manager to lead a multidisciplinary team focused on scalable characterization of silicon-based quantum devices. You will guide experimental design, measurement strategy, and problem-solving while remaining hands-on in the lab.

You will own high-throughput characterization capabilities by integrating cryogenic measurement systems, automation, and data analysis to improve device performance, yield, and manufacturability.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent experience in Physics, EE, or related field.
• Hands-on experience in experimental quantum device characterization or nanoscale device measurement.
• Experience leading or mentoring technical teams in research/engineering.
• Strong cryogenic measurement systems and low-temperature electronics expertise.
• Proficiency in programming for experimental control and data analysis (e.g., Python).
• Ability to translate complex data into engineering insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a high-performing device-characterization team.
• Set goals, coach, and manage performance.
• Hire, onboard, and upskill team members.
• Advance quantum device characterization workflows to improve yield and robustness.
• Develop cryogenic measurement infrastructure and automation.
• Oversee data pipelines and metrics at scale.
• Translate insights into actionable recommendations for fabrication and process engineering.
• Provide cross-disciplinary technical leadership.

Skills

Quantum experiments

Team leadership

Cryogenic measurement

Python programming

Data analysis

Nanoscale device measurement

Education

PhD or equivalent in Physics/EE

Tools

Autotuning systems

Automation

High-throughput measurement

Job description

Quantum Device Characterization Manager description

The Quantum Device Characterization Manager leads a team responsible for the scalable characterization of silicon-based quantum devices. This is a people leadership role requiring deep hands-on expertise, where you will guide, mentor, and grow a multidisciplinary team while remaining actively engaged in experimental design, measurement strategy, and technical problem-solving.

You will own the development of high-throughput characterization capabilities, combining cryogenic measurement systems, automation, and data analysis to generate insights that directly improve device performance, yield, and manufacturability. Your work will play a critical role in translating experimental results into actionable improvements across fabrication, materials, and process engineering.

Requirements

• PhD or equivalent experience in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Significant hands-on experience in experimental quantum device characterisation or nanoscale device measurement.
• Demonstrated experience leading or mentoring technical teams in a research or engineering environment.
• Strong expertise in cryogenic measurement systems and low-temperature electronics.
• Proven ability to design and execute experimental workflows, including data acquisition and analysis.
• Proficiency in programming for experimental control and data analysis (e.g., Python or similar).
• Strong problem-solver capability with the ability to translate complex data into engineering insights.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with silicon-based quantum devices (e.g., spin qubits, quantum dots).
• Familiarity with automated measurement systems and autotuning techniques.
• Experience operating in high-throughput or scaled experimental environments.
• Knowledge of semiconductor fabrication processes and device design considerations.
• Track record of delivering technical programs in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

People Leadership

• Manage, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of device-characterization engineers/scientists.
• Establish clear goals, expectations, and performance standards; conduct regular feedback, coaching, and career development conversations.
• Build team capability through hiring, onboarding, technical upskilling, and defining clear role scopes within the function.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Technical Leadership & Execution

• Lead and evolve quantum device characterization workflows to diagnose performance bottlenecks, improve robustness, and increase fabrication and operational yield.
• Contribute to device architecture and layout , ensuring alignment between design, fabrication, and characterization requirements.
• Develop and optimize cryogenic measurement infrastructures, including automation, instrumentation, and protocol design.
• Create high-throughput characterization methodologies, enabling repeatable, scalable, and efficient device testing.
• Support automation and autotuning initiatives, integrating characterization data into automated workflows where appropriate.
• Oversee data pipelines and analysis frameworks to generate reliable device metrics at scale.
• Translate device-performance insights into actionable recommendations for fabrication, materials, and process-engineering teams.
• Provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary workstreams, ensuring high-quality project outcomes.

Benefits

• A front-row seat in a world-changing technology story - and the chance to be part of that story.
• Immediate visibility: your work will ship, land, and matter.
• A lean, ambitious team where people back each other and move fast.
• Paid time off to volunteer for causes you care about.
• Eligibility to participate in our employee equity program.
• 401k comprehensive Health Insurance plan

Diraq is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.