Superconducting Circuit Quantum Engineer

Applied Materials

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Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$138,000–$190,000 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
13 days ago
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Applied Materials is the world''s largest supplier of equipment, services, and software for the semiconductor and display industries, enabling the production of chips and advanced displays. Industry: Semiconductor Equipment

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TL;DR · Superconducting Circuit Quantum Engineer

The Superconducting Circuit Quantum Engineer joins the CTO group to advance quantum information applications, specifically focusing on superconducting qubits and optical quantum computing. This role involves designing and developing superconducting quantum circuits, including qubits, resonators, and couplers. The engineer will optimize fabrication processes for materials, interfaces, patterning, deposition, and etch while performing cryogenic characterization. Key responsibilities include designing experiments, performing root-cause analysis on complex device issues, and measuring electrical, microwave, and material properties. The position requires expertise in superconducting circuit device design, micro/nanofabrication, and device integration. By leveraging state-of-the-art materials engineering and semiconductor processing, the engineer will develop novel devices and processes to achieve significantly lower error rates for quantum information technologies in collaboration with system companies and research partners.

What you'll do

  • Design and develop superconducting quantum circuits including qubits, resonators, couplers, and test structures.
  • Optimize fabrication processes for superconducting devices focusing on materials, patterning, deposition, and etching.
  • Design experiments and analyze data to improve materials, processes, and device performance.
  • Troubleshoot complex device issues and perform root-cause analysis to improve yield and reproducibility.
  • Measure and interpret material, electrical, and microwave properties for superconducting quantum circuits.
  • Evaluate and implement new fabrication technologies, characterization techniques, and analytical instrumentation.
  • Generate technical documentation, reports, and development plans for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Engage with customers and research partners to address technical challenges and identify new technology opportunities.

What we're looking for

  • Demonstrate conceptual and practical expertise in superconducting qubit devices.
  • Possess hands-on experience in superconducting circuit and device design.
  • Have experience in micro/nanofabrication, including patterning, deposition, and etch.
  • Possess experience in cryogenic characterization of superconducting devices.
  • Ability to measure and analyze material, electrical, and microwave properties.
  • Ability to troubleshoot complex device and process issues using root-cause analysis.
  • Ability to generate high-quality technical documentation, reports, and development plans.
  • Ability to collaborate across materials, process engineering, and device design teams.

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