Quantum Scientist
Core
Develop and validate next-generation trapped-ion quantum computers, focusing on minimizing gate errors and achieving fault-tolerant performance.
Role type
Senior IC quantum scientist (experimental physics)
Builds
Functional quantum processors and coherent control systems for computing, networking, and sensing
Domain
Quantum computing / Atomic, Molecular, and Optical (AMO) physics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
experimental AMO physics, trapped-ion qubit control, quantum circuit calibration, gate fidelity benchmarking, hardware/software debugging, Python or Rust programming
Preferred skills
spectroscopy of multi-level systems, integrated electronics/photonics validation, scientific publication record
Technologies
trapped ions, laser and microwave fields, silicon foundry fabrication, Python, Rust
Responsibilities
Prototyping and characterising coherent control and cooling schemes for trapped-ion qubits; Calibrating and benchmarking quantum systems to achieve highest fidelities; Validating emerging trap technologies including integrated electronics and photonics; Analysing experimental data and debugging complex hardware/software interactions
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
