Quantum Compute Thin Film Stack Materials Engineer
Core
Develop full thin film materials stacks (Al, Nb, Ta superconductors and insulators) for high-quality factor resonators and Josephson junctions in quantum computing.
Role type
Senior IC materials engineer (quantum computing thin films)
Builds
Superconducting qubit materials stacks and resonators
Domain
Quantum computing / Superconducting electronics
Required skills
Thin film deposition (Al, Nb, Ta), Superconducting qubit design theory, Thin film characterization (XRD, AFM, CIPT, TEM, XPS), Surface and interface control, Crystallinity and grain size management, Python/Rust/TCL/C programming
Preferred skills
Nanofabrication methods for superconducting qubits, FPGA-based microcontrollers knowledge
Technologies
XRD, AFM, CIPT, Cross-sectional TEM, XPS, Python, Rust, TCL, C, FPGA
Responsibilities
Lead research projects in thin film materials stack design and surface/interface control, Lead thin film materials stack characterization, Collaborate with nanofabrication and electrical characterization teams, Publish papers and present at conferences, Develop technical reports and visualizations for stakeholders
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
