Theoretical Research Scientist, Superconducting Qubits

International Business Machines Corporation; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM Research in Cambridge, MA, seeks a Research Scientist in Superconducting Qubit Theory to develop theoretical models and simulations for IBM Quantum processors. You will apply black-box quantization, network synthesis, matrix product states, and related methods to model superconducting qubits, identify error mechanisms, and simulate large multi-qubit systems in collaboration with experimental teams.

This role helps connect theory and measurement to improve qubits and advance the next

Qualifications

• PhD in physics, electrical engineering or related field is required.
• Experience in superconducting qubit theory is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop theoretical models and simulations for IBM Quantum processors.
• Apply methods such as black-box quantization, network synthesis, and matrix product states to model qubit devices.
• Collaborate with experimental teams to connect theory and measurement and improve qubits.

Skills

Superconducting qubit theory

Theoretical modeling

Numerical simulations

Black-box quantization

Matrix product states

Education

PhD in physics, electrical engineering or related field

Job description

IBM Research in Cambridge, MA, seeks a Research Scientist in Superconducting Qubit Theory to develop theoretical models and simulations for IBM Quantum processors. You will apply black-box quantization, network synthesis, matrix product states, and related methods to model superconducting qubits, identify error mechanisms, and simulate large multi-qubit systems in collaboration with experimental teams.

This role helps connect theory and measurement to improve qubits and advance the next