Senior Research Scientist, Superconducting Hardware

📋 Description

• Design and test novel calibration techniques for two-qubit gates across different hardware
• Develop scalable protocols for processor optimization (e.g. cross-talk mitigation, leakage
• Conduct research in runtime control strategies leveraging low-latency compute.
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to translate ideas and research outcomes into
• Explain, document and present research solutions in accessible language.

🎯 Requirements

• An advanced degree in Physics, Engineering, or a closely related discipline. A PhD is preferred
• 3+ years of experience conducting research in a relevant field.
• Deep understanding of superconducting qubit physics and RF engineering.
• Expertise in calibrating two-qubit gates for transmon architectures (e.g. tunable couplers
• Experience with the calibration control stack, signal chain, FPGAs.
• A good grasp of software development best practices, and experience in developing software modules

🎁 Benefits

• The base salary for this position is targeted between $150K - $225K and will ultimately be
• Depending on the position offered, this role may be eligible for annual discretionary bonuses
• Flexibility, equity potential, and competitive benefits that reflect our high-performance culture.