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Europe, Finland, Espoo

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Posted 15 days ago

Staff Quantum Engineer, Gate-based computation

🏢 IQM Quantum Computers

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Role Type

🛠️ Engineer / Developer

Role Focus

🏗️ Build Systems

Seniority

🌸 PhD / Postdoc

🌳 Senior / Lead

Employer Type

🏢 Industry

This role is for a Staff Quantum Engineer focused on gate-based quantum computation for superconducting quantum processors. The engineer will lead research and development efforts, specifically developing and implementing methods to characterize and benchmark single- and two-qubit gates. Key aspects include analyzing gate fidelities, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to improve QPU performance, and mentoring junior staff to drive the technological roadmap of IQM.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement benchmarking and characterization methods for single- and two-qubit quantum gates.

Analyze gate fidelities and address their underlying physical limitations to improve quantum processor performance.

Collaborate across design, fabrication, software, and theory teams to significantly boost Quantum Processing Unit (QPU) performance.

Drive and lead initiatives to boost the performance of upcoming generations of QPUs and contribute to the technological roadmap.

Mentor junior team members and lead technical focus areas within the R&D team.

Required Skills

Proven knowledge of gate-based quantum computation.

Python development experience.

Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.

Independent problem-solving abilities and drive to contribute to large-scale R&D.

Demonstrated R&D track record substantiated by patents, publications, or presentations in quantum technologies.

Research mentoring and leadership experience in an academic or industrial setting.

PhD in Physics, Quantum Technologies, or a related technical field, or similar level of experience after an MSc.

Nice-to-have Skills

Experimental experience with superconducting quantum bits or other modalities.

Experience with version control and collaborative software development.

Experimental experience with calibration automation or quantum processor benchmarking.

Good written and spoken English communication skills.

Self-driven personality comfortable in a team-oriented collaborative environment.

Technology Tags

Superconducting Circuits

The role focuses entirely on designing, building, and improving superconducting quantum processors.

Qubits & gates

The engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and characterizing single- and two-qubit quantum gates.

Quantum Control Theory

Expertise in quantum gate control is necessary for optimizing and implementing highly performant gate operations.

Benchmarking

A primary responsibility is developing and implementing benchmarking and characterization methods for quantum gates.

Error correction

The engineer contributes directly to the efforts towards achieving full quantum error correction in the QPUs.

Microwave & RF

Microwave and radio frequency systems are essential for implementing precise pulse-level control of superconducting qubits.

Decoherence & coupling

Analyzing gate fidelities and addressing their physical limitations inherently requires knowledge of decoherence mechanisms.

Source Job Description

IQM is a global leader in designing, building, and selling superconducting quantum computers. IQM provides both on-premises full-stack quantum computers and a cloud platform to access its computers anywhere in the world.  IQM customers include the leading high-performance computing centers, research labs, universities, and enterprises, which have full access to IQM's software and hardware.  IQM has over 300 employees with offices in Finland, Germany, France, Spain, Poland, Singapore, and the US.

(www.meetiqm.com)

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior or Staff Quantum Engineer to join our Gates team in Espoo, Finland, or Munich, Germany. We are looking for candidates with a deep understanding of quantum gate control, a proactive mindset, and research leadership experience. You’ll be shaping the research and development on quantum gate implementations for our superconducting quantum processors. You will actively develop the scientific vision of the team and drive the technological planning to enable the delivery of highly performant quantum processor units (QPUs) as well as to meet the goals of the technological roadmap of IQM.

What will I be doing?

Developing and implementing benchmarking and characterization methods for single- and two-qubit gates.
Analyzing gate fidelities and addressing their physical limitations.
Collaborating across design, fabrication, software, and theory teams to boost QPU performance.
Contributing to efforts toward full quantum error correction.
Mentoring junior team members and leading initiatives in technical focus areas.
Contributing to roadmap development and R&D planning activities.
Driving and leading initiatives that boost the performance of upcoming QPU generations.

What skills do I need?

Proven knowledge of gate-based quantum computation.
Ideal but not mandatory: experimental experience with superconducting quantum bits or other modalities.
Python development experience (ideally in a quantum control framework).
Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
Independent problem-solving abilities and drive to contribute to large-scale R&D.
Demonstrated R&D track record substantiated by earlier patents, publications, or presentations in quantum technologies.
Research mentoring and leadership experience in either an academic or industrial setting.

Nice To Have Skills

Experience with version control and collaborative software development.
Experimental experience with calibration automation or quantum processor benchmarking.

Soft Skills

Good written and spoken English communication skills.
Self-driven personality comfortable in a team-oriented collaborative environment.

Education/Experience

PhD in Physics, Quantum Technologies, or a related technical field, or similar level of experience after an MSc in the same technical fields.
Post-PhD or equivalent industry experience.

What can I expect from IQM?

Contribute to world-class quantum projects. You will be directly shaping and implementing gate control, benchmarking, and characterization of single- and two-qubit gates for IQM’s superconducting quantum processors.
Thrive in a creative and open start-up environment that fosters growth, learning, and innovation.
Be part of a truly international and interdisciplinary team. You will collaborate with experts across design, fabrication, software, and hardware and across offices in multiple countries, contributing to a diverse and globally connected quantum community.
Have a meaningful impact. As a senior/staff-level engineer, you will lead technical initiatives, mentor junior team members, and help steer IQM’s future quantum-processor generations.

Meet our people and hear more about IQM by visiting our Youtube channel here

Please note that only applications submitted through the website will be processed.

At our company, we're on a mission to change the world through quantum computing. With over 300 colleagues across 5 locations in 5 different countries, we're collaborating across disciplines and borders to make it happen. Our team includes scientists, quantum engineers, software developers, business professionals, and more, all working together to make a difference.