Experimental Physicist II – Scalable Gate Model Processors

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About the role

  • Experimental Physicist developing scalable superconducting gate-model quantum processors at D-Wave. Characterizing qubits, improving coherence, and calibrating high-fidelity gates for quantum computing systems.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the conceptualization and design of scalable multi-qubit superconducting quantum processors
  • Develop and run experiments, analysis routines, and quantitative models to characterize as-fabricated superconducting quantum processors
  • Perform coherence measurements including T1, T2, Ramsey, echo, and noise spectroscopy
  • Identify decoherence mechanisms and use data to guide improvements in device design, control, fabrication, and cryogenic infrastructure
  • Develop, calibrate, and validate high-fidelity single-qubit and two-qubit gates, reset, and readout using standard benchmarking protocols
  • Diagnose scaling limitations in control, calibration, readout, and noise and develop improvement methods
  • Collaborate with designers on device parameter studies and simulations
  • Help define measurement primitives and requirements for improved processor performance
  • Share results and ideas with the Processor Development team through regular documentation
  • Create and contribute to software infrastructure for modeling, calibrating, and operating qubits and processors
  • Collaborate with superconducting circuit designers, fabrication engineers, software developers, physicists, and engineers

Requirements

  • Ph.D. or M.Sc. in quantum computing or a related experimental field, or equivalent academic or industrial research experience
  • Experience with measurement and control of qubits using microwave techniques or closely related quantum control methods
  • Strong critical thinking and technical problem-solving skills
  • Independent research skills and deep understanding in area of expertise
  • Ability to learn new technical topics quickly and effectively
  • Strong software development experience for experimental automation, data acquisition, and data analysis
  • Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively on an interdisciplinary team
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to summarize technical information for a broad audience
  • Ability and willingness to adapt to shifting priorities in a time-sensitive environment
  • Background in quantum control of superconducting devices, superconducting device fabrication, RF or microwave engineering, or low-noise electronics
  • Experience calibrating and characterizing superconducting qubits
  • Familiarity with low-crosstalk superconducting circuit design and scalable, robust two-qubit coupling schemes
  • Experience with version control and collaborative software development environments
  • No 3rd party candidates will be accepted

Benefits

  • Company ownership/equity
  • Competitive pay
  • Bonus
  • Perks
  • Benefits
  • Career growth and empowerment
  • Diverse and supportive work environment

Job title

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

CA$118,000 - CA$162,000 per year

Degree requirement

Postgraduate Degree

Location requirements

HybridBurnabyCanada

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