Senior Quantum Architecture & Device Theorist

Sygaldry Technologies; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visa sponsorship

Competitive salary

Health coverage

Unlimited PTO

Team offsites

Job summary

Sygaldry Technologies is seeking a PhD-level researcher to advance quantum computing hardware modeling and device physics. You will develop theoretical and numerical models, guide processor design, and work closely with experimental teams to validate models.

The role emphasizes cross-disciplinary collaboration, strong programming in scientific environments, and publishing in related fields. Join a team pursuing quantum-accelerated AI servers and mission-driven research.

Qualifications

• A PhD in physics, applied physics, computer science, electrical engineering, or an equivalent degree in a similar field.
• 5–10 years of experience in the theory and modeling of quantum computing hardware
• Publications in quantum device physics, quantum architecture, or related fields
• Strong programming skills in a scientific computing environment
• Proven track record of successful cross-team collaborative projects
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Develop theoretical and numerical models of qubit devices, gate operations, and physical-layer processes to guide next-generation processor design
• Design and evaluate system architectures under hardware-specific constraints and realistic noise models
• Translate device-level physics into architecture-level requirements, and architecture-level goals into concrete device specifications
• Determine error budgets and gate fidelity requirements from architecture-level targets
• Build simulation and modeling tools for system design, performance analysis, and roadmap planning
• Work directly with the hardware team to inform device design and validate models
• Lead high-impact research projects with a multidisciplinary team of experimental and theoretical physicists, engineers, and computer scientists

Skills

Quantum computing theory

Hardware modeling

Publications

Programming skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

PhD in Physics or related field

Tools

Job description

Sygaldry Technologies is seeking a PhD-level researcher to advance quantum computing hardware modeling and device physics. You will develop theoretical and numerical models, guide processor design, and work closely with experimental teams to validate models.

The role emphasizes cross-disciplinary collaboration, strong programming in scientific environments, and publishing in related fields. Join a team pursuing quantum-accelerated AI servers and mission-driven research.