Senior Quantum Physicist: QPU Hardware & Coherence

Superlinear; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct access to on-premises superconducting QPU hardware

Competitive salary, equity, and full benefits

Travel to IQMP for system operations

Job summary

Superlinear is looking for a Principal Physicist in Palo Alto, CA to oversee the physical understanding of systems that operate superconducting QPUs. You will collaborate with engineers to shape technical outcomes and lead benchmarking and diagnosis efforts.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD and possesses hands-on experience in superconducting qubit characterization. A competitive salary, equity, and full benefits are offered in a small, rigorous team environment.

Qualifications

• PhD required in experimental physics or quantum engineering.
• Hands-on superconducting qubit characterization expertise necessary.
• Working knowledge of microwave measurement techniques expected.

Responsibilities

• Own QPU performance: calibration, benchmarking, and diagnosis.
• Investigate coherence dynamics and gate error mechanisms.
• Collaborate closely with electronics and software engineers.

Skills

Superconducting qubit characterization

Microwave measurement

Experimental physics

Education

PhD in experimental physics or quantum engineering

Tools

Rigetti hardware

QuantrolOx

Q-CTRL

Job description

Superlinear is looking for a Principal Physicist in Palo Alto, CA to oversee the physical understanding of systems that operate superconducting QPUs. You will collaborate with engineers to shape technical outcomes and lead benchmarking and diagnosis efforts.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD and possesses hands-on experience in superconducting qubit characterization. A competitive salary, equity, and full benefits are offered in a small, rigorous team environment.