Quantum Engineer II - Device Characterization & Automation

D-Wave Quantum; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 87,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

D-Wave Quantum Inc. in New Haven seeks a Quantum Engineer II to join our Advance Device Development group, developing and executing measurements for advanced quantum device characterization and analyzing performance data.

You'll improve experimental workflows, contribute to automation and data-analysis capabilities, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide feedback into device-development cycles. The role is on-site in New Haven.

Qualifications

• M.Sc. and/or 2 years of relevant experience; or PhD in physics, electrical engineering, or related field.
• Experience with superconducting quantum devices, device physics, and measurement techniques.
• Experience in DC/RF measurements and cryogenic systems.
• Proficiency in scientific programming for instrument control, data acquisition, analysis, and automation.
• Ability to analyze data, troubleshoot technical issues, and identify practical solutions.
• Strong written and verbal scientific communication skills.
• Strong teamwork skills in interdisciplinary physics and engineering environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and perform microwave, electrical, and cryogenic measurements.
• Maintain and optimize cryogenic and measurement systems, including associated workflows, to improve performance, reliability, and efficiency.
• Develop and execute experiments for device characterization and validation.
• Perform data analysis to identify device performance characteristics and key contributing factors.
• Develop and maintain experiment automation and data-analysis pipelines.
• Identify procedure or tool issues and help implement practical improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support device evaluation and provide experimental feedback into development cycles.
• Maintain well-organized documentation of methods, results, and datasets.

Skills

Superconducting qubits

Device measurement

DC/RF measurements

Cryogenic systems

Scientific programming

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Education

MSc or PhD in physics/EE

Job description

D-Wave Quantum Inc. in New Haven seeks a Quantum Engineer II to join our Advance Device Development group, developing and executing measurements for advanced quantum device characterization and analyzing performance data.

You'll improve experimental workflows, contribute to automation and data-analysis capabilities, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide feedback into device-development cycles. The role is on-site in New Haven.