Quantum Hardware Physicist: Optics & Laser Systems

Midjourney

San Francisco (CA)

Hybrid

USD 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

10 days ago
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Job summary

Midjourney is seeking a physicist to develop revolutionary quantum hardware technologies in the San Francisco Bay Area. The role requires multiple years of experimental quantum physics experience and hands-on laser-based optical measurements.

On-site work is expected in the San Francisco Bay Area up to five days per week, and U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of the work. The qualifications emphasize designing, implementing, and troubleshooting experiments.

Qualifications

  • Ph.D.-level or equivalent in experimental quantum physics.
  • Experience designing, implementing, and troubleshooting experiments.
  • Hands-on laser-based optical measurements.
  • Willingness to work on-site in the San Francisco Bay Area (up to five days/week).
  • U.S. citizenship is required.

Skills

Quantum physics
Experiment design
Laser optics
Laboratory experimentation
Citizenship requirement

Education

Ph.D.-level degree or equivalent

Job description

Midjourney is seeking a physicist to develop revolutionary quantum hardware technologies in the San Francisco Bay Area. The role requires multiple years of experimental quantum physics experience and hands-on laser-based optical measurements.

On-site work is expected in the San Francisco Bay Area up to five days per week, and U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of the work. The qualifications emphasize designing, implementing, and troubleshooting experiments.

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