Senior Quantum Compute Simulation Scientist

Western Digital Corp.; San Jose (CA); Presencial; USD 185.000 - 246.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid vacation time

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) plan

Descripción de la vacante

WD is seeking a talented researcher to advance quantum compute simulation focusing on superconducting qubits and error correction. You will implement large‑scale models, explore distribution of microscopic parameters, and model qubit devices with room temperature and cryogenic metrology collaboration.

The role emphasizes independent research, paper writing, and collaboration with theory and metrology teams to push fault‑tolerant quantum computing capabilities.

Formación

• Ph.D. in physics or engineering with strong quantum information background.
• Experience with superconducting qubit design and simulation.
• Proficiency in programming languages and FPGA concepts.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and execute quantum compute simulations for multi-qubit systems.
• Collaborate with product teams to address challenges and develop solutions.
• Publish results and present at conferences.

Conocimientos

Python

Rust

TCL

C

FPGA

Educación

Ph.D in Physics, EE, Materials Science or related

Herramientas

Pennylane

TopQAD

scqubits

SQuADDS

Descripción del empleo

WD is seeking a talented researcher to advance quantum compute simulation focusing on superconducting qubits and error correction. You will implement large‑scale models, explore distribution of microscopic parameters, and model qubit devices with room temperature and cryogenic metrology collaboration.

The role emphasizes independent research, paper writing, and collaboration with theory and metrology teams to push fault‑tolerant quantum computing capabilities.