Quantum Qubit Low-Temperature Metrology Scientist

Western Digital Corp.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 246,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

WD is seeking a Quantum Device Low Temperature Measurement Scientist in California. The role focuses on low temperature characterization of superconducting qubits, advancing device designs and RF metrology to improve qubit coherence and gate operations, with high-throughput wafer-level characterization.

You will work across design, metrology, and packaging, driving innovative research and reporting findings to stakeholders. A PhD and strong programming skills are essential.

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science or related field.
• Experience in device nanofabrication challenges and low temperature characterization of superconducting qubits based devices.
• Proficiency in programming languages (Python, Rust, TCL, C) and FPGA-based microcontrollers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute research projects in quantum computing, from superconducting qubits design to low temperature RF metrology.
• Collaborate with product teams to tackle novel challenges and develop innovative solutions.
• Stay current with industry and academic trends; publish papers and present at conferences.
• Develop and present detailed reports and visualizations to communicate findings to stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrate highly self-motivated problem solving and independent research.

Skills

Python

Rust

TCL

C

FPGA

Nanofabrication

Education

PhD in Physics or related

Tools

Cryogenic RF Metrology

Device Nanofabrication

Job description

WD is seeking a Quantum Device Low Temperature Measurement Scientist in California. The role focuses on low temperature characterization of superconducting qubits, advancing device designs and RF metrology to improve qubit coherence and gate operations, with high-throughput wafer-level characterization.

You will work across design, metrology, and packaging, driving innovative research and reporting findings to stakeholders. A PhD and strong programming skills are essential.