Quantum System Design Scientist\Engineer

About the position

We are seeking a highly skilled Quantum System Design Engineer to join our passionate team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in developing superconducting Quantum subsystems (Qubits, amplifiers, ... etc) and integrating them. This role offers an unparalleled opportunity to spearhead the development of innovative solutions that will shape the future of quantum computing. Keysight is on the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~15,000 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do. Our powerful, award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. Diversity, equity & inclusion are integral parts of our culture and drivers of innovation at Keysight. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement cutting-edge tools tailored to the design of superconducting quantum systems and other types of qubits.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to design and refine Quantum EDA solutions and workflows for quantum computing applications.
• Drive the validation and verification process of system models, ensuring accuracy and reliability in predicting qubit behavior and performance.
• Architect and optimize computational workflows to address specific challenges inherent in superconducting qubit systems and their Hamiltonian representations.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in computational electromagnetics and quantum computing, actively contributing to ongoing research initiatives.
• Be flexible and willing to work with teams in the US and Asia time zones.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related field.
• Track record of running/troubleshooting Quantum systems.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail, with the ability to tackle complex challenges in quantum computing.
• Experience with Keysight ADS/QuantumPro or other EDA environments (e.g., CST Microwave Studio, EMPro, Ansys HFSS, COMSOL Multiphysics).
• Extensive knowledge and hands-on experience designing qubits, and quantum amplifiers, and integrating them into Quantum systems.
• Strong proficiency in scientific programming in the context of developing tools for Quantum design. Preferably in Python.
• Can research Quantum-specific topics translating things from the application side to the development.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge or experience in the Hamiltonian analysis of superconducting quantum circuits.
• Can prototype features with scripting in Python within the ADS environment.
• Can benchmark against published literature data.
• Familiarity with parallel computing techniques and high-performance computing (HPC) environments.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision Health Savings Account
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life, Accident, Disability insurance
• Business Travel Accident and Business Travel Health
• 401(k) Plan
• Flexible Time Off, Paid Holidays
• Paid Family Leave
• Discounts, Perks
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)