Senior Quantum Scientist: Silicon Spin Qubits

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

Job summary

Q-CTRL is seeking a Senior Research Scientist to advance calibration and optimization for silicon spin qubits in Los Angeles. You will work with quantum scientists to build robust routines for coarse tuning and high-fidelity gates, delivering scalable software tools for quantum processors.

You will collaborate across research, product, and engineering to apply discoveries to production-grade software, driving innovations at the frontier of quantum computing.

Qualifications

• PhD preferred, exceptional industry experience considered.
• 3+ years of research in quantum-related field.
• Experience in tune-up and characterization of quantum dots.
• Expertise in numerical techniques, statistics, and optimization.
• Proficiency in software modules for qubit measurement and control (Python, C++, Rust).

Responsibilities

• Perform cryogenic measurements and characterization of quantum dot-based qubits.
• Invent, implement, and test control protocols for bring-up steps and two-qubit gates.
• Develop scalable processor-wide optimization and real-time retuning protocols.
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to translate research into software.
• Explain and document research solutions in accessible language.
• Engage with researchers at partner organizations to discuss calibration routines.
• Drive product development and translation of research into practical solutions.

Skills

Numerical techniques

Statistical learning

Optimization algorithms

Software development best practices

Education

PhD preferred (Physics or Engineering)

Tools

Python

C++

Rust

Job description

Q-CTRL is seeking a Senior Research Scientist to advance calibration and optimization for silicon spin qubits in Los Angeles. You will work with quantum scientists to build robust routines for coarse tuning and high-fidelity gates, delivering scalable software tools for quantum processors.

You will collaborate across research, product, and engineering to apply discoveries to production-grade software, driving innovations at the frontier of quantum computing.