Quantum Test Engineer

SEEQC - Elmsford, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

Elmsford, NY

Publishing Industries

About the position

At SEEQC, we are developing a world leading fully integrated chip-based quantum computing platform. Our unique chips-scale quantum architecture delivers unparalleled scope for commercial scalability. We have partnered with world-class quantum systems developers, quantum algorithm teams, and visionary enterprise clients to build quantum computers that will herald a new era in computational power. You will join a team of experienced executives and scientists with a varied background in quantum technologies and superconductivity. We have established an international presence with facilities in New York, London, and Naples, creating a truly diverse and unique team atmosphere. You will work with our international teams and partners to build a quantum computing platform designed to provide solutions for the ground-breaking challenges faced by our customers; from new drug modelling and building longer-lasting battery technologies, to advanced machine learning. We are offering a full-time position with highly competitive salary and company benefits including equity options.

Responsibilities

• Drive one or more projects directly related to the company core mission.
• Develop single- and two-qubit SFQ-controlled gates.
• Implement SFQ-based readout techniques.
• Calibrate multi-qubit processors.
• Set up the test infrastructure for the project.
• Run measurements and perform analysis of the data.
• Extract device parameters and characterize qubit and gate performance.
• Provide critical feedback for the design and fabrication teams.
• Discuss data with colleagues to brainstorm next steps.
• Develop measurement protocols.
• Lead any required cryogenic and room-temperature hardware upgrades.
• Formulate requirements for the software team to develop necessary software tools.

Requirements

• Solid understanding of single-qubit and two-qubit physics.
• Practical experience characterizing qubits in any hardware platform at the single-qubit level.
• Attention to details in setting-up and running measurements.
• Ability to formulate hypotheses and verify them through experimental tests.
• Experience with cryogenic systems.
• Strong programming skills (Python).
• Knowledge or willingness to learn and implement different optimization and calibration techniques.
• Ability to summarize and present results to the larger team in an organized way.
• Ph.D. degree in experimental or applied physics, electrical engineering, or a closely related field.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with superconducting circuits.
• Formal training in digital circuit technology and/or microwave engineering.
• Experience with software version control systems.
• Hands-on experience working with two- or more qubit systems and/or understanding of the challenges involved.
• Knowledge of the quantum circuit characterization techniques (randomized benchmarking, quantum process tomography, cross-entropy benchmarking, etc.)

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary.
• Company benefits including equity options.