Experimental Physicist II

Job Description

Job Title: Experimental Physicist II. Location: Burnaby, Canada

You will work closely with physicists, engineers, designers, and software developers to enhance processor behavior, assess noise, improve device performance, and contribute to next-generation quantum hardware; The work combines hands-on experiments, statistical analysis, programming, and collaborative research across multiple disciplines.

Duties:

• Perform measurements, data analysis, and experimental research to calibrate and improve quantum annealing processors using programming workflows.
• Characterize and calibrate superconducting devices and evaluate circuit noise and its impact on processor performance.
• Develop parametric device designs and propose new ideas to enhance processor behavior and enable new capabilities;
• Build models and simulations to understand results from real devices and improve performance in practical environments.
• Create analysis routines to compare theoretical models with data and detect outlier behavior across large systems.
• Document experimental findings clearly for the wider processor development team;
• Contribute to software infrastructure used for modeling, calibration, and processor operation.
• Work with internal groups, including applications development, IP, marketing, and engineering, to support shared goals.

Qualifications:

• PhD or MSc in experimental physics or a related field, or three or more years of relevant research experience.
• Programming experience in Common Lisp or a willingness to learn it.
• Professional experience in statistical analysis and data handling; familiarity with MATLAB and data visualization is helpful.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities with a history of independent research;
• Experience in experimental automation, data acquisition, and software development for hardware research.
• Ability to learn complex technical topics quickly and apply them in hands-on work;
• Strong communication skills and experience presenting experimental results to varied audiences.
• Background in quantum information, device physics, superconducting devices, or noise modeling is considered an asset.

Benefits and Information:

• Base salary range is 100,000 to 150,000 CAD per year in Burnaby.
• Total compensation includes base pay, bonus, equity, perks, and a full benefits package.
• D-Wave emphasizes ownership, collaboration, growth, and team empowerment;
• The company provides an inclusive environment and values employees with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints.
• No third-party applications are accepted;
• Applicants must meet all equal opportunity standards as outlined by D-Wave.