Staff Quantum Engineer (Qubit System Performance)
- Coquitlam, BC, Canada
$161,000 to $222,600 CAD / year · Full-time
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- $161,000 to $222,600 CAD / year
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- 5+ years of professorial, and/or industry experience in physics, quantum computing and/or quantum engineering at the highest levels of impact
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Department: Quantum Processors
Location: British Columbia, Canada (Hybrid)
Compensation: CA$161,000 - CA$222,600 / year
Description
As Staff Quantum Engineer – Performance at Photonic, you are a leader on the spin-photon qubit development team where you will play a crucial role in enhancing the performance of qubit architectures. Leveraging your deep technical skills in quantum engineering, curiosity, and synthetic thinking, you will make technical decisions quickly while keeping a view of the broader context to accelerate learning and derisking, and to generate system requirements for execution by other teams.In this position, you will collaborate closely with high-performing teams of product engineers, with expertise spanning from device physics to classical computer architecture and compilers. You thrive on the excitement of mastering new technology and reducing science to practice, while bringing your significant hands-on expertise, open mind, and creativity to tackle key challenges as we build the world’s first truly scalable quantum computing system.
Please include a cover letter with your resume (in one file) describing how you would be a great fit at Photonic and what attributes you could bring to our growing team.
About The Role
Drive T centre qubits to the highest possible quality at scale by:
Location: British Columbia, Canada (Hybrid)
Compensation: CA$161,000 - CA$222,600 / year
Description
As Staff Quantum Engineer – Performance at Photonic, you are a leader on the spin-photon qubit development team where you will play a crucial role in enhancing the performance of qubit architectures. Leveraging your deep technical skills in quantum engineering, curiosity, and synthetic thinking, you will make technical decisions quickly while keeping a view of the broader context to accelerate learning and derisking, and to generate system requirements for execution by other teams.In this position, you will collaborate closely with high-performing teams of product engineers, with expertise spanning from device physics to classical computer architecture and compilers. You thrive on the excitement of mastering new technology and reducing science to practice, while bringing your significant hands-on expertise, open mind, and creativity to tackle key challenges as we build the world’s first truly scalable quantum computing system.
Please include a cover letter with your resume (in one file) describing how you would be a great fit at Photonic and what attributes you could bring to our growing team.
About The Role
Drive T centre qubits to the highest possible quality at scale by:
- Designing and executing rapid technical derisking projects in the context of complex, novel, multivariate problems to iterate quickly towards solutions
- Leading the feedback loop with the Photonic nanofabrication, hardware, software, and modelling teams to accelerate progress
- Collecting high quality data efficiently that answers fundamental technical questions and pushes performance metrics
- Creating multiple layers of backup plans for execution and alternative paths to success
- Synthesizing data and models into actionable system requirements
- Training, guiding, and mentoring current and new team members as a technical leader
- PhD in Experimental Quantum Information, Physics, Engineering, or related field
- Exceptional experimental & technical instincts and judgement
- 5+ years of professorial, and/or industry experience in physics, quantum computing and/or quantum engineering at the highest levels of impact
- Deep familiarity with one or more quantum computing platforms (e.g. ion traps, neutral atoms, defect centres, solid-state spins, superconducting qubits)
- Experience driving multi-qubit systems at high fidelity
- Ability to be flexible and adapt to new situations in rapidly changing R&D environment
- Demonstrated ability to creatively solve engineering and physics problems
- Outstanding teamwork skills
- Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
- Ability to relocate and work on site within the greater Vancouver, BC, Canada area (work permit support can be provided)
- Work closely with some of the brightest innovators in quantum technologies to drive breakthroughs that redefine computing
- Enjoy a fast-paced and fun environment where you can try new things while solving innovative challenges every day
- Inclusive company culture that values collaboration
- Regular social events and fun activities keep our global team connected
- Competitive compensation package including base salary, stock options, and relocation assistance for global talent
- Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, life, long term disability, an employee assistance program, parental leave top-ups, and a flexible spending account
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Responsibilities
Lead efforts to improve T-centre qubit quality and scalability by designing rapid technical risk-reduction projects, collecting high-quality data, and synthesizing results into actionable system requirements. Coordinate feedback across nanofabrication, hardware, software, and modeling teams, while guiding and mentoring team members.
Requirements
Requires a PhD in experimental quantum information, physics, engineering, or a related field, along with at least five years of high-impact professorial or industry experience in physics, quantum computing, or quantum engineering. Candidates should bring deep familiarity with at least one quantum computing platform, experience driving high-fidelity multi-qubit systems, strong experimental judgment and problem-solving ability, and excellent teamwork and communication skills.
Skills
- Experimental Quantum Information
- Quantum Engineering
- Quantum Computing
- Experimental Physics
- Qubit System Performance
- Multi-Qubit Systems
- High-Fidelity Qubits
- Technical Risk Reduction
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Device Physics
- Nanofabrication Collaboration
- Hardware and Software Collaboration
- Modeling
- Technical Leadership
- Mentoring
Benefits
- Stock Options
- Relocation Assistance
- Extended Health Benefits
- Dental Benefits
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Employee Assistance Program
- Parental Leave Top-Ups
- Flexible Spending Account
Visa sponsorship
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- Engineering
- Science & Research
- Technology
- Management & Leadership
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Keywords
- T-Centre Qubits
- Spin-Photon Qubits
- Quantum Processors
- Quantum Computing
- Quantum Engineering
- Experimental Quantum Information
- Qubit Architectures
- Multi-Qubit Systems
- High-Fidelity Qubits
- Ion Traps
- Neutral Atoms
- Defect Centres
- Solid-State Spins
- Superconducting Qubits
- Device Physics
- Nanofabrication
- Classical Computer Architecture
- Compilers
- Technical Risk Reduction
- Experimental Data Collection
- System Requirements
- Modeling
- Performance Metrics
- Research and Development
- Technical Leadership
- Mentoring
- Engineering Problem-Solving