Experimental Physicist developing and characterizing superconducting quantum processors at D-Wave, a commercial quantum computing systems and services company. Modeling noise, improving performance, and building processor-control software.
Responsibilities
Characterize and calibrate superconducting quantum processors
Model, assess, and improve real-world quantum processor performance
Characterize, understand, and reduce noise in superconducting circuits
Design novel devices and device enhancements parametrically
Assess processor-environment impacts, including packaging, IO, electronics, and cryogenic elements
Develop and execute experimental procedures for superconducting devices
Develop theoretical models and simulations for experimental results
Develop analysis routines to fit models to data and detect outlier behavior
Document experimental results for the processor development team
Create and contribute to LISP software infrastructure for modeling, calibrating, and operating processors
Collaborate with processor development scientists, device designers, engineers, cryogenic experts, applications developers, marketing, intellectual property, applications development, and engineering teams
Requirements
Ph.D. or M.Sc. in physics or a related discipline, or equivalent experimental research experience
Strong critical thinking and technical problem-solving skills
Skill in independent research and deep understanding in area of expertise
Ability to learn new technical topics quickly and effectively
Strong software development experience related to experimental design and automation, data acquisition, and data analysis
Willingness to learn new programming languages and software concepts
Ability to work effectively on an interdisciplinary team
Excellent communication skills and experience summarizing experimental results for a broad audience
Ability to adapt to shifting priorities in a time-sensitive environment
Exceptional candidates may have background in quantum information, digital or analog superconducting devices, device physics, noise models, and characterization
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