Research Scientist, Superconducting Digital Electronics

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Research Scientist, Superconducting Digital Electronics, Quantum AI. Location: Multiple US locations (Cambridge, Mountain View, Seattle, San Francisco, Washington D.C., Goleta)

Responsibilities:

• Design and simulate superconducting digital logic circuits such as SFQ and AQFP for qubit control and readout
• Develop digital logic systems for multiplexed qubit control and scalable quantum hardware integration
• Solve integration challenges including signal integrity, flux trapping, clock synchronization, and multi-layer chip design
• Collaborate with fabrication, design, and measurement teams to validate quantum processors;
• Contribute to research publications and present findings at scientific conferences

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Experience in superconducting logic families such as RSFQ, ERSFQ, RQL, HFQ, or AQFP
• Experience performing superconducting IC chip tape-out;
• Published research paper or conference presentation in relevant field
• Strong background in quantum or superconducting systems research

Preferred:

• PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline
• 7+ years experience in superconducting digital logic design and simulation
• Experience leading R&D teams through IC tape-out and validation cycles;
• Full digital design flow experience including RTL, synthesis, verification, and layout
• Experience with low-temperature measurements of superconducting circuits
• Familiarity with superconducting qubits and cryogenic control systems
• Proficiency with CAD tools and electromagnetic simulation tools

Benefits and Compensation:

• $174,000 to $253,000 base salary
• ~15% bonus target plus equity and benefits;
• Comprehensive healthcare, retirement, paid time off, and parental leave
• Strong research and publication support

Other Information:

• Work supports development of large-scale error-corrected quantum computing systems
• Focus on co-design between qubits and cryogenic control electronics
• Multiple US work locations available
• Equal opportunity employment with fair chance hiring policies