Senior Quantum Dot Qubit Scientist - Calibration & Real-Time Control

Q-CTRL; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity potential

Flexible work

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Q-CTRL is seeking a quantum computing researcher to develop software for calibration and optimization of quantum dot devices. You will build robust control routines from coarse tuning to two-qubit gate optimization and push processor-wide performance improvements in real time.

You will work with cross-functional teams to turn research into production-level software, explain your results clearly, and collaborate with partner researchers.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Physics, Engineering, or related discipline; PhD preferred.
• 3+ years of research experience in a relevant field.
• Experience in tune-up and characterization of quantum dots is a plus.
• Strong numerical, statistical learning, and optimization skills.
• Proficiency in software development for qubit measurement and control (Python, C++, Rust).

Responsibilities

• Develop software solutions for calibration and optimization of quantum dot devices.
• Build robust routines for coarse tuning and calibrating high-fidelity gates.
• Optimize processor performance at scale with real-time retuning.
• Collaborate with research, product and engineering teams to translate ideas into tools.
• Document and present research solutions in accessible language.
• Engage with partner researchers and organizations to discuss calibration routines.

Skills

Python

C++

Rust

Numerical techniques

Statistical learning

Optimization algorithms

Education

Advanced degree in Physics or Engineering

PhD preferred

3+ years research experience

Tools

Qubit measurement modules

Qubit control software

Job description

Q-CTRL is seeking a quantum computing researcher to develop software for calibration and optimization of quantum dot devices. You will build robust control routines from coarse tuning to two-qubit gate optimization and push processor-wide performance improvements in real time.

You will work with cross-functional teams to turn research into production-level software, explain your results clearly, and collaborate with partner researchers.