Quantum Device Characterization Engineer

About The Opportunity

An advanced-technology scale-up in the Quantum Computing and Semiconductor Engineering sector, blending cutting-edge quantum hardware design, cryogenic control systems, and RF instrumentation to deliver enterprise-grade quantum processors. We drive breakthroughs across life sciences, finance, transportation, and space by pushing the boundaries of superconducting qubit technology.Role & Responsibilities

• Design and execute experiments to characterize superconducting qubits, measuring coherence times, gate fidelities, and performing quantum state and process tomography.
• Develop and maintain cryogenic setups, including dilution refrigerators and low-temperature cabling, ensuring stable environments for device testing.
• Implement and optimize microwave control and readout electronics to achieve high-fidelity qubit control and measurement.
• Analyze experimental data using Python or MATLAB, applying statistical methods and custom scripts to extract device performance metrics.
• Collaborate with materials science and fabrication teams to correlate device behavior with fabrication parameters and material properties.
• Prepare detailed experimental reports and contribute to design-of-experiments (DoE) planning for continuous improvement of characterization workflows.
  

Skills & Qualifications

Must-Have

• MSc or PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field with a focus on quantum mechanics or quantum technology.
• Hands-on experience with quantum device measurements, specifically superconducting qubit characterization.
• Proficiency in cryogenic systems, microwave electronics, and RF instrumentation.
• Strong programming skills in Python or MATLAB for data analysis and experiment automation.
• Solid understanding of circuit quantum electrodynamics (cQED) and quantum error correction fundamentals.
  

Preferred

• Experience with alternative qubit modalities such as cold atoms or spin qubits.
• Publications in peer-reviewed journals or conference presentations on quantum device research.
• Familiarity with design-of-experiments methodologies and statistical analysis tools.
  

Benefits & Culture Highlights

• Collaborative R&D environment with opportunities to publish and present groundbreaking research.
• Access to state-of-the-art laboratory facilities and next-generation quantum hardware.
• Professional development support including conference attendance and technical workshops.
  

Skills: quantum computing,hamiltonian engineering,coherence times measurement,quantum-state tomography,ldpc codes,surface codes,gate fidelity measurement,python-based quantum platforms,circuit qed,automated data acquisition,numerical tool-chains,fault-tolerant architectures,superconducting-qubit error-correction schemes,computational modelling of quantum circuits,data processing in matlab,quantum device characterization,problem-solving,experimental protocols,matlab,error-mitigation techniques,quantum-software stacks,cryogenic fixture design,collaboration,artificial intelligence,data processing in python,quantum error-correction codes,quantum-process tomography,teamwork,python,error-correction concepts,quantum-state & process tomography,communication,qubit-control schemes,semiconductor,peer-reviewed publications,dynamical decoupling,numerical methods