Qubit Characterization Engineer

What you'll do

• Characterize superconducting qubits and devices through cryogenic measurements including coherence, relaxation, and spectroscopy.
• Perform two-qubit gate performance evaluations on quantum hardware.
• Execute measurement experiments using RF/microwave instrumentation and dilution refrigerators.
• Manage automated data-acquisition systems to collect experimental results.
• Analyze data to identify specific device and process limitations.
• Diagnose hardware performance issues in coordination with fabrication, design, and software teams.
• Translate characterization results into actionable improvements for qubit yield and quality.
• Utilize AI/ML tools to automate experiments and improve engineering workflows.

What we're looking for

• A Bachelor's degree is required.
• A Master's degree is preferred.
• Candidates must have a BS or MS in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related technical field.
• Experience in experimental quantum hardware, microwave/RF measurements, or cryogenic systems is required.
• Proficiency with laboratory instrumentation and data acquisition is required.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex experimental systems and communicate results across multidisciplinary teams is required.
• Preferred experience includes characterizing superconducting qubits and microwave devices including spectroscopy and coherence measurements.
• Basic proficiency with AI/ML tools for data analysis and experiment automation is preferred.