Senior Research Scientist, Superconducting Hardware

Entangled Future; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Q-CTRL, based in Los Angeles, seeks a Senior Research Scientist in superconducting hardware to advance calibration and control of quantum devices. You will join a collaborative team of quantum scientists and software engineers to optimize two-qubit gate performance, pushing calibration closer to hardware with FPGA compute and low-latency host communication.

The role is senior level, full-time within the Computing Research team, contributing to cutting-edge quantum technology development and

Qualifications

• Senior level, full time position in Computing Research team.
• Focus on runtime calibration methods for optimizing two-qubit gates.
• Work with FPGA compute and low-latency communication with the compute host.

Responsibilities

• Join a collaborative team of quantum scientists and software engineers to advance control and calibration of superconducting hardware.
• Develop runtime calibration methods to optimize two-qubit gates for high-fidelity quantum algorithms.

Skills

Quantum computing

Control theory

Calibration methods

FPGA

Job description

Senior Research Scientist, Superconducting Hardware at Q-CTRL, Los Angeles. A senior-level full time position in the Computing Research team, listed under research.

About the team The Quantum Computing Research team is dedicated to developing innovative methods to get the best possible performance from contemporary and next generation quantum computers. We push toward quantum advantage by developing cutting-edge applications, employing AI, control theory, and physics principles to optimize and automate critical parts of the quantum computing stack. We conduct pioneering research looking toward the near future, including quantum error correction and the integration of quantum computers with high performance computing and data centers. About the role At Q-CTRL, we’re pioneering the future of quantum technology. In this role, you will join a collaborative team of quantum scientists and software engineers to advance the control and calibration of superconducting quantum hardware. Your primary focus will be on runtime calibration methods for optimizing two-qubit gates, enabling the high-fidelity execution of quantum algorithms and quantum error correction at scale. You will push calibration execution closer to the hardware, leveraging FPGA compute and low-latency communication with the compute host. Partnering closely with cross-functional research, product, and engineering teams, you will apply your insights to complex quantum computing challenges and translate your ideas into robust software tools. This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of quantum technology, driving innovation and delivering impactful solutions.