Quantum Computing Measurement Engineer

Intel Corporation•Hillsboro, OR

1d•$141,910 - $269,100•Hybrid

About The Position

Intel Corporation is the world's largest semiconductor company and a global leader in computing innovation. Our Quantum Computing Group represents Intel's bold venture into the next frontier of computing technology, leveraging our decades of semiconductor manufacturing expertise to develop silicon-based quantum processors. We're pioneering spin qubit technology in silicon quantum dots, combining cutting-edge quantum physics with Intel's unmatched manufacturing capabilities to create the world's first commercially viable quantum computers. Our collaborative approach spans Intel's research divisions and partnerships with leading academic institutions worldwide. We are seeking an exceptional PhD-level Quantum Device Measurement Engineer to join our pioneering quantum computing team in Oregon. This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of fundamental quantum physics and practical semiconductor technology, characterizing silicon spin qubits at millikelvin temperatures using state-of-the-art dilution refrigerators. You'll play a crucial role in advancing Intel's silicon quantum dot technology while contributing to the development of scalable quantum systems that will revolutionize computing.

Requirements

Ph.D. degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Cryogenic Engineering, Quantum Information, Quantum Technologies, or Quantum Engineering.
1 + years of experience in: Electrical measurement of semiconductor qubit or quantum devices
One or more of the following: Tuning quantum dots to the few electron regime, measuring quantum dot threshold voltages, charge noise, noise spectroscopy, valley splitting; qubit readout, qubit spin state readout, measuring fidelity, qubit spin resonance, coherence time, relaxation, T1, T2, Rabi, Ramsey, CPMG, Hahn Echo, Pauli Spin Blockade, spin orbit, quantum gates, or Bell State, GHZ, tomography, or algorithms.
With dilution refrigerators or other cryogenic systems.

Nice To Haves

1+ years of experience with: Cryogenic control of qubits
Electrical measurements of spin qubits, singlet-triplet qubits, exchange only qubits, semiconductor qubits, and/or quantum well heterostructures, preferably in silicon, Si/SiGe or Ge/SiGe.
Measuring devices at cryogenic temperatures including mK - to 4 K.
Programming, software, or driver development, preferably with Python.
1st author publications in peer-reviewed journals
Quantum error correction or characterization protocols.

Responsibilities

Design and execute innovative quantum device measurement experiments to characterize silicon spin qubits
Perform hands-on electrical measurements using dilution refrigerators and cryogenic systems at millikelvin temperatures
Analyze quantum device performance data and develop predictive models for device optimization
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including device fabrication, software development, and systems integration
Develop efficient device testing and verification methodologies for quantum processors
Study quantum phenomena including coherence times, fidelity measurements, quantum gates, and error characterization
Propose and implement breakthrough ideas to accelerate Intel's quantum computing roadmap
Maintain partnerships with external research groups and academic institutions
Communicate research findings through publications, presentations, and technical reports
Stay current with the latest developments in quantum computing technology and measurement techniques