Senior Quantum Hardware Scientist: Qubit Research

IBM; Town of Yorktown (NY); On-site; USD 198,000 - 268,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Pension plan

Generous PTO

Job summary

IBM is seeking a Quantum Hardware Staff Research Scientist in Yorktown Heights, NY to lead experimental investigations of IBM's quantum hardware, correlating device performance with models and identifying fidelity-limiting mechanisms.

You will work as an independent contributor within a large team of scientists, focusing on superconducting qubits and experimental quantum device design and simulation to advance IBM's quantum computers.

Qualifications

• Doctorate required for this role.
• PhD in physics or related field essential.
• Postdoc or professional experience in experimental quantum computing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experimental investigations of IBM's quantum hardware.
• Correlate device performance with modelling & theoretical predictions.
• Identify fidelity limiting mechanisms and propose directions to improve quantum computers.

Skills

Post doc experience in experimental QC

Research background in superconducting

Device layout & simulation

Education

Doctorate degree

PhD in physics or related field

Job description

IBM is seeking a Quantum Hardware Staff Research Scientist in Yorktown Heights, NY to lead experimental investigations of IBM's quantum hardware, correlating device performance with models and identifying fidelity-limiting mechanisms.

You will work as an independent contributor within a large team of scientists, focusing on superconducting qubits and experimental quantum device design and simulation to advance IBM's quantum computers.