Quantum Qubit Characterization Engineer

International Business Machines Corporation; Town of Yorktown (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM Research is seeking a researcher to characterize superconducting qubits and devices. You will conduct cryogenic measurements, analyze data from RF/microwave instrumentation, and collaborate with fabrication, design, and software teams to translate results into hardware improvements.

Preferred qualifications include a Master's degree and hands-on experience with cryogenic systems and lab instrumentation.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related technical field, with hands-on experience in experimental quantum hardware, microwave/RF measurements, or cryogenic systems.
• Proficiency with laboratory instrumentation, data acquisition, and analysis; ability to troubleshoot complex experimental systems and communicate results effectively across multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Characterize superconducting qubits and devices through cryogenic measurements, including coherence, relaxation, spectroscopy, and two-qubit gate performance.
• Develop and execute measurement experiments using RF/microwave instrumentation, dilution refrigerators, and automated data-acquisition systems; analyze data to identify device and process limitations.
• Collaborate with fabrication, design, and software teams to diagnose device performance issues, improve qubit yield and quality, and translate characterization results into actionable hardware improvements.

Skills

Cryogenic measurements

RF/microwave instrumentation

Experimental quantum hardware

Data analysis

Python AI/ML

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Dilution refrigerators

Laboratory instrumentation

Python

Job description

IBM Research is seeking a researcher to characterize superconducting qubits and devices. You will conduct cryogenic measurements, analyze data from RF/microwave instrumentation, and collaborate with fabrication, design, and software teams to translate results into hardware improvements.

Preferred qualifications include a Master's degree and hands-on experience with cryogenic systems and lab instrumentation.