Quantum Computer Operations Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Quantum Computer Operations Engineer. Location: Singapore

Responsibilities:

• Operate and maintain an on-premises Helios quantum computer as part of a small team.

• Maintain software configuration and quality for the quantum computer.

• Troubleshoot software, hardware, and system subsystems through software and computer interfaces to restore operations.

• Remotely operate and troubleshoot cloud-based quantum computers, including software diagnostics, configuration, recovery, and coordination with on-site teams.

• Contribute to software development supporting customer-focused operations;

• Collaborate with global teams to solve complex problems, improve system performance and reliability, and develop operational standards and documentation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Physics, Applied Physics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Development, or a related technical field.

• At least two years of post-graduate experience, including experience gained during an MS or PhD, in software development, software engineering, or academic or industrial research and development.

• Experience with collaboration tools such as version control and bug-tracking systems.

• Familiarity with programming tools such as debuggers, profilers, and software testing tools.

• Ability to communicate technical and non-technical information clearly in spoken and written English.

• Willingness and availability to travel internationally for training or business needs, including at short notice;

• Candidates must not be nationals of the People's Republic of China or Russia unless they are also U.S. citizens, due to U.S. Government national security requirements.

• Must have Singapore work authorization that does not require visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred:

• Experience collaborating with backend and quality assurance engineers, communicating technical ideas, reviewing code, and writing software, demonstrated through professional work or public projects.

• Proficiency in Python and web development.

• Experience in instrumentation, automation, or test engineering;

• Interest in quantum information science (QIS) and knowledge of fundamental physics or programming concepts related to QIS.

• Hands-on experience with electrical, mechanical, or optical systems, including building, validating, optimizing, maintaining, and troubleshooting equipment.

• Strong documentation, technical writing, and presentation skills, demonstrated through technical documentation, presentations, conference participation, or peer-reviewed engineering and scientific publications.

• Experience collaborating internationally across locations, cultures, or time zones.

Benefits and compensation:

• Competitive compensation.

• Opportunity to work on groundbreaking quantum computing technology.

• Flexible work arrangements supporting work-life balance.

• Professional growth opportunities and a comprehensive rewards package.

Additional information:

• Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis, with no specified deadline.

• The recruitment process may use AI tools to review applications, analyze resumes, assess responses, and identify potential inconsistencies. These tools support the recruitment team, but final hiring decisions are made by humans.

• Candidates who require reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process can request assistance through the company's contact form.

• The employer is committed to equal opportunity and an inclusive workplace, without discrimination based on protected characteristics.