Quantum Nanofabrication Engineer for Superconducting Qubits

Western Digital Corp.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity (RSUs)

Bonuses (STI/SIP)

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Western Digital Corp. is seeking a talented researcher to lead innovative projects in quantum compute devices, focusing on nanofabrication of superconducting qubits and QPU test devices. You will design and fabricate devices across Al, Nb and Ta systems, linking fabrication choices to performance across wafers.

You will collaborate with room temperature and cryogenic metrology teams to measure lifetimes and drive feedback to device design, while publishing results at conferences and journals.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Physics, ECE, or Materials Science with experimental work in superconducting qubits and metrology.
• Deep understanding of superconducting qubit design theory.
• Experience in nanofabrication methods for superconducting qubits.
• Experience in wafer-level metrology (SEM/TEM/AFM/XPS).
• Proficiency in Python, Rust, TCL, or C; FPGA experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead research projects in quantum computing superconducting qubit design and nanofabrication from wafer level to packaging.
• Collaborate with metrology teams to measure population lifetimes and drive design/process feedback.
• Publish papers and present at conferences; communicate insights to stakeholders.
• Develop detailed reports and visualizations of findings and trends.
• Pursue independent fundamental research, including paper writing and publishing.

Skills

Python

Rust

TCL

C

Quantum device design

Education

Ph.D in Physics / Electrical Engineering / Materials Science

Tools

SEM

TEM

AFM

XPS

ALD/CVD

Job description

Western Digital Corp. is seeking a talented researcher to lead innovative projects in quantum compute devices, focusing on nanofabrication of superconducting qubits and QPU test devices. You will design and fabricate devices across Al, Nb and Ta systems, linking fabrication choices to performance across wafers.

You will collaborate with room temperature and cryogenic metrology teams to measure lifetimes and drive feedback to device design, while publishing results at conferences and journals.