Research Research Scientist (QPU Characterization) Professional Yorktown Heights, US

Avature; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in quantum computing is seeking a Research Scientist to join a pioneering team. This role focuses on advancing quantum technologies through innovative device characterization and physics. The successful candidate will engage in cutting-edge research, developing methodologies for scalable quantum processors while contributing to impactful patents and publications. With a commitment to fostering growth and innovation, this opportunity invites those passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology to thrive in a supportive and collaborative environment. If you have a strong background in electrical engineering or physics and are eager to shape the future of quantum computing, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of device characterization and physics.
• 5+ years experience in device physics and characterization.

Responsibilities

• Design schemes to scale characterization throughput for cryogenic devices.
• Disseminate research results through patents and publications.

Skills

Device characterization

Physics

Programming languages (Python or equivalent)

IC design

Electrical test and equipment

Education

Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics

Doctorate Degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics

Tools

200/300mm wafer probing stations

Job description

Research Scientists at IBM drive the leading edge of quantum computing technologies with the industry’s most advanced hardware and software. Join an elite team of experimentalists in quantum computing building a path towards scalable fault tolerant quantum computation.

Your role and responsibilities

A successful candidate will have a strong understanding of device characterization and physics, particularly room-temperature testing of Josephson junctions for multi-qubit quantum processors. The candidate will design schemes to scale characterization throughput on a variety of devices intended for a cryogenic environment. They will devise novel characterization methodologies and architectures to enabling predictive yield-assessments on large-scale quantum processors. The candidate is expected to disseminate research results through impactful patents and publications and represent IBM in professional and academic meetings and societies.

Required education

Master's Degree

Preferred education

Doctorate Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

• Proven record of research accomplishment.
• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics, or related experience in device characterization.
• Familiarity with programming languages (Python or equivalent).

Preferred technical and professional experience

• Doctorate degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related experience in device characterization.
• At least 5 years of experience in device physics and characterization, IC design, electrical test and equipment.
• Familiarity with 200/300mm wafer probing stations.

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