Research Quantum Computing Systems Engineer Professional Yorktown Heights, US

IBM; Town of Yorktown (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) and pension plan

Paid time off

Training and certification resources

Employee resource groups and volunteering opportunities

Job summary

IBM is seeking a skilled Quantum Computing Systems Engineer to join its Quantum team in New York. This role entails working closely with technology teams to advance towards fault-tolerant quantum computing.

The ideal candidate will possess a Master’s degree and demonstrate strong technical communication skills, with leadership experience being a plus. IBM offers extensive healthcare and educational benefits as part of its commitment to diversity and equal opportunity.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in physics, electrical engineering, or related field is required.
• Strong technical communication skills are essential.
• PhD is preferred for the role.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement cross-team integration and test plans.
• Establish best practices for engineering documentation and requirements tracking.
• Work with teams towards fault-tolerant quantum computers.

Skills

Technical communication skills

Complex circuit test

Low noise measurement

Microwave electronics

Test automation

Qubit calibration and test

Education

Master’s Degree in physics, electrical engineering, or related field

PhD in physics, electrical engineering or related field

Job description

Quantum Computing Systems Engineer

Your role and responsibilities

We are seeking a highly skilled systems engineer to join the IBM Quantum team. In this role, you will partner with infrastructural technology teams to accelerate IBM Quantum’s progress towards fault‑tolerant quantum computers. Your responsibilities include defining and implementing cross‑team integration and test plans as well as establishing best practices for engineering documentation, requirements tracking, and change control. This role provides broad exposure to IBM’s efforts across signal delivery, control electronics, cryogenics, and readout hardware, offering ample opportunities to self‑identify domains in which you can make deep technical contributions.

Required education

Master’s Degree

Preferred education

Doctorate Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

• Masters in physics, electrical engineering, or related field
• Strong technical communication skills

Preferred technical and professional experience

• PhD in physics, electrical engineering or related field
• Technical expertise with one or more of the following areas: complex circuit test, low noise measurement, microwave electronics, test automation, qubit calibration and test
• Strong knowledge of component and system level performance metrics for quantum computers
• Leadership experience as demonstrated by prior roles in technical product, program, or personnel management

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being
• Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long‑term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance‑based salary incentive programs
• Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law
• Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI‑driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry‑recognized certifications to achieve their career goals
• Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences

We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

IBM is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by the applicable law. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.