Scientist, Device Theory, Quantum AI

Job Description

Job Title: Research Scientist, Device Theory, Quantum AI. Location: United States, multiple in-office locations and remote eligible

Responsibilities:

• Simulate single and two qubit gates and readout processes for superconducting qubits, including realistic environmental noise such as thermal, flux, and charge noise
• Model hardware constraints from AQFP control electronics such as amplitude limits, timing resolution, bandwidth limits, pulse distortion, and crosstalk
• Propose and analyze new gate and readout methods compatible with AQFP electronics;
• Collaborate with hardware design and measurement teams to identify and model error sources that limit QPU performance
• Develop strategies to improve system performance and support progress toward a fault-tolerant quantum computer
• Design experiments, prototype implementations, and develop new architectures based on advanced device theory
• Publish and share research findings with the broader scientific community
• Contribute to research collaborations with universities and technical institutes

Qualifications:

• PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related engineering field, or equivalent practical experience
• At least 3 years of experience in quantum computing
• Hands-on experience with superconducting qubits;
• At least one scientific publication submitted to conferences, journals, or public repositories
• Strong understanding of qubit gate modeling and qubit readout modeling

Preferred:

• Experience with Circuit QED, transmon qubits, fluxonium qubits, tunable couplers, or flux and charge noise analysis
• Experience with collaborative software development
• Experience working closely with experimental quantum hardware teams

Benefits and Compensation:

• Base salary range: $141,000 to $202,000 per year, plus bonus, equity, and benefits
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match;
• 20 days of paid vacation per year, accruing at 6.15 hours per pay period during the first five years
• 40 hours of sick time per year where applicable, plus 5 discretionary days per event
• Maternity leave of 28 to 30 weeks
• Baby bonding leave of 18 weeks
• 13 paid holidays per year
• Compensation depends on role, level, location, skills, and experience

Other Information:

• Remote and hybrid options available depending on location
• English proficiency required
• Equal opportunity employer;
• Recruitment agencies are not authorized to submit resumes
• Applicant data is handled according to company privacy policies