Quantum Device Design Engineer — Superconducting Qubits

Western Digital Corp.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Digital Corp. seeks a talented researcher to advance superconducting qubit device design, packaging, and scalable QPU architectures.

You will conceive novel microwave resonator, readout, and multi-qubit integration strategies, and collaborate with materials scientists to optimize interfaces and device performance. You will develop, simulate, and refine layout designs, publish findings, and contribute to quantum process development kits for future data-center applications.

Qualifications

• Ph.D in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science or related field.
• Experience in device nanofabrication challenges, packaging and low temperature characterization of superconducting qubits-based devices.
• Experience in design and EM simulation of superconducting qubit devices, including designs of QPU chiplets assembly
• Other experiences related to other device systems, materials characterization, electronic and optical device characterization are equally important
• Proficiency in Python, Rust, TCL, or C, and knowledge (or willingness to acquire knowledge) of FPGA-based microcontrollers

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute research projects in quantum computing superconducting qubit device design, QPU designs as well packaging level designs required for complex QPU assembly
• Design and EM simulation of various superconducting packaging solution: from qubit chiplets assembly with base wafer, to external field shielding solutions
• Collaborate with product teams to tackle novel challenges and develop innovative solutions
• Collaboration: Stay current with industry and academic trends, publishing papers and presenting at conferences
• Reporting: Develop and present detailed reports and visualizations to communicate findings, trends, and actionable insights to stakeholders at all levels
• Motivation: Highly self-motivated problem solverable to thrive in unstructured environment. Ability to independently pursue fundamental research, including paper writing and publishing
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex data and insights clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Analytical Skills: Demonstrated ability to quickly grasp and address challenges outside of immediate field of expertise

Skills

Python

Rust

TCL

C

FPGA microcontrollers

Education

PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering or Materials Science

Job description

Western Digital Corp. seeks a talented researcher to advance superconducting qubit device design, packaging, and scalable QPU architectures.

You will conceive novel microwave resonator, readout, and multi-qubit integration strategies, and collaborate with materials scientists to optimize interfaces and device performance. You will develop, simulate, and refine layout designs, publish findings, and contribute to quantum process development kits for future data-center applications.