qubitsok.com
Cut Noise. Work Quantum.
Europe, Netherlands, The Hague
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Posted 137 days ago
🏢 Barrington James
Role Type
Role Focus
Seniority
Employer Type
This R&D Engineer role involves developing and optimizing quantum amplifiers, specifically Josephson Travelling Wave Parametric Amplifiers, used for qubit readout in quantum computing systems. The engineer will work hands-on across the entire development cycle, including design, fabrication, and cryogenic measurement. A primary focus is extending the bandwidth and improving the noise performance of these superconducting microwave circuits, while driving technical innovation within the field.
Key Responsibilities
Research and develop quantum amplifiers for qubit readout, focusing on extending bandwidth and improving noise performance.
Contribute expertise to the theory, design, fabrication, or measurement stages of quantum amplifiers and readout circuits.
Present technical findings and proposals to stakeholders to influence the product roadmap and overall design decisions.
Stay informed about current research in parametric amplification and proactively propose new ideas to advance the team’s development work.
Required Skills
A PhD or equivalent industry experience in quantum-limited amplification, parametric amplifiers (TWPAs, JPAs), or superconducting microwave circuits.
Hands-on experience with the amplifier development cycle, including design, simulation, fabrication, or cryogenic measurement.
Ability to independently drive technical development and structure priorities.
Excellent communication skills for presenting complex technical findings and influencing decisions.
Technology Tags
The role specifically requires experience with superconducting microwave circuits and development of Josephson parametric amplifiers.
The development and operation of Josephson Traveling Wave Parametric Amplifiers involves extensive use of microwave and radio frequency electronics.
The job explicitly requires hands-on experience with cryogenic measurement essential for operating superconducting quantum devices.
The application of the developed amplifiers is qubit readout, which is a fundamental function within Circuit Quantum Electrodynamics architectures.
A primary responsibility is improving the noise performance of the quantum amplifiers, which necessitates noise measurement and benchmarking.
The engineer is required to contribute to the theory, design, and simulation phases of quantum amplifier development.
The development process involves fabrication of superconducting microwave circuits, implying work on on-chip device integration.