Research Scientist

IBM; Town of Yorktown (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM Research Scientists drive the leading edge of quantum computing technologies, building scalable fault-tolerant quantum processors. A successful candidate will characterize devices, particularly room-temperature Josephson junctions for multi-qubit processors, and design scalable test throughput for cryogenic environments.

The role requires a Doctorate, plus 5+ years in device physics and related testing, and familiarity with Python.

Qualifications

• 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).

Responsibilities

• Characterize devices and test room-temperature Josephson junctions for multi-qubit processors.
• Design schemes to scale test throughput on cryogenic devices.
• Disseminate results via patents and publications; represent IBM at professional meetings.

Skills

Python

Device characterization

Electrical test

Cryogenic testing

Wafer probing stations

Education

Doctorate Degree

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics

Tools

Wafer probing stations

Job description

Introduction

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.

Introduction

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 test 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.

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, electrical test and equipment at room-temperature and cryogenic temperatures.
• Familiarity with 200/300mm wafer probing stations.