As a Staff Research Scientist in Quantum Device Technology, you will join the IBM Research team to conduct research across a broad array of topics in quantum computing. You will be responsible for guiding functional objectives and technologies that align with divisional goals while contributing to the development of products and services. Your daily work involves developing deep expertise in quantum device technology, including gates, coherence, design, simulation, test, tuning, photonics/interconversion, Josephson electronics, and device theory. You will also mentor colleagues, collaborate across business units to influence stakeholders, and participate in strategic program planning. The role focuses on solving technical challenges within the domain of quantum computing by applying advanced research methods and interdisciplinary knowledge to drive innovation in hardware components and theoretical frameworks for future computing technologies.
Perform research on quantum device technology including gates, coherence, design, simulation, and Josephson electronics.
Drive innovation in quantum computing by developing and maintaining deep technical expertise in the field.
Guide functional objectives and technologies to align with the division's mission and IBM’s product goals.
Negotiate and influence stakeholders across different business units to foster effective cross-boundary relationships.
Mentor colleagues by sharing technical knowledge and expertise to promote team growth and development.
Participate in program planning to ensure research priorities align with strategic business needs.
Develop novel research methods for quantum computing applications like photonics and interconversion.
What we're looking for
Deep expertise in quantum device technology including gates, coherence, design, simulation, test, tuning, photonics/interconversion, Josephson electronics, and device theory.
Experience guiding functional objectives or technologies aligned with division mission and vision.
Experience developing relationships across business units and influencing stakeholders.
Experience mentoring colleagues in a technical capacity to promote growth and development.
Experience participating in overall functional program planning to meet strategic objectives.
Experience with novel research techniques and methodologies in quantum computing (preferred).
Exposure to photonics, interconversion, and Josephson electronics applications in quantum device technology (preferred).
Quantum Computing
Quantum Algorithms
Quantum Information Theory
Computational Complexity Theory
Linear Algebra
High-Performance Computing
AI
Hybrid Cloud
Theoretical Computer Science