Senior Quantum Ion-Trap Architect & Roadmap Lead

GlobalFoundries; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 143,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

GlobalFoundries is seeking a Quantum Ion Trap Technology Architect, a senior SME within GFLabs Technology Architecture, to advance ion-trap quantum technologies from research to scalable manufacturing. You will lead cross-disciplinary efforts across device physics, materials, fabrication, packaging, and system architecture.

As a technical authority, you will shape roadmaps, drive experiments and prototypes, mentor junior staff, and liaise with customers, academia, government labs, and industry

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or Materials Science.
• 12+ years of experience.
• Travel 15% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Develop long-term quantum ion trapping roadmaps and influence technology directions.
• Shape ion trapping concepts, architectures, and fabrication approaches.
• Define experiments and prototypes to improve qubit performance and manufacturability.
• Interface with customers to align program objectives and milestones.
• Collaborate with academic, government, and industry partners.
• Contribute to joint development proposals and externally funded initiatives.
• Communicate complex concepts to engineering and management stakeholders.
• Lead engineering standards for quantum R&D.
• Mentor junior engineers and researchers in quantum device development.

Education

MS or PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or Materials Science

Job description

GlobalFoundries is seeking a Quantum Ion Trap Technology Architect, a senior SME within GFLabs Technology Architecture, to advance ion-trap quantum technologies from research to scalable manufacturing. You will lead cross-disciplinary efforts across device physics, materials, fabrication, packaging, and system architecture.

As a technical authority, you will shape roadmaps, drive experiments and prototypes, mentor junior staff, and liaise with customers, academia, government labs, and industry