CareerPlan

Quantum Compute Wafer and Device Characterization Engineer

San Jose, CA, usFull-time2026-10-09 → 2026-11-10

Core

Lead research projects in quantum compute wafer and device level characterization, focusing on surface, interfaces, and thin film materials for superconducting qubit nanofabrication.

Role type

Senior IC quantum compute characterization researcher

Builds

Resonator and qubit performance uniformity across wafers and from wafer to wafer

Domain

Quantum computing / Superconducting materials

Required skills

Thin film characterization, Surface and interface characterization, Superconducting qubit design, Nanofabrication methods, XRD, AFM, CIPT, SEM, Cross-sectional TEM, XPS, AES, ESCA, TOF-SIMS, Python, Rust, TCL, C, FPGA microcontrollers

Preferred skills

Experience in nanofabrication methods for superconducting qubits

Technologies

XRD, AFM, CIPT, SEM, Cross-sectional TEM, XPS, AES, ESCA, TOF-SIMS, Python, Rust, TCL, C, FPGA

Responsibilities

Lead and execute research projects in quantum computing wafer and device level characterization, Lead effort in thin film materials stack characterization and resonator and qubit device room temperature characterization, Collaborate with product teams to tackle novel challenges and develop innovative solutions, Develop and present detailed reports and visualizations to communicate findings, trends, and actionable insights to stakeholders

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC