Staff System Architect
Core
Lead technical architecture and roadmap for next-generation rack-mountable SNSPD (Superconducting Nanowire Single-Photon Detector) platforms for quantum computing, networking, and sensing.
Role type
Staff System Architect (Quantum Photonics & Cryogenic Systems)
Builds
Autonomous 24/7 cryogenic photon detection systems and rack-mountable SNSPD platforms
Domain
Quantum computing, quantum photonics, cryogenic systems engineering, embedded systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
System architecture, multi-domain integration (photonics, cryogenics, electronics, embedded), system-level design, technology roadmap planning, cross-functional technical leadership
Preferred skills
PhD in relevant field, 10+ years in senior technical/architectural roles, experience with industrialized systems
Technologies
SNSPDs, cryogenic systems, quantum systems, rack-mountable systems
Responsibilities
Define system structure, interfaces, and key architectural decisions; drive critical trade-offs across performance, cost, scalability, and integration; align engineering execution with architectural vision; resolve complex cross-domain design challenges; evaluate and introduce new technologies to maintain innovation
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with strategic roadmap ownership
