Quantum Device Design Engineering Scientist

Western Digital • San Jose, CA

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About The Position

We are seeking a talented researcher to join our team and drive innovative research projects in quantum computing, specifically to focus on superconducting quantum device design engineering. You will play a pivotal role in conceiving and developing novel superconducting device architectures, spanning microwave resonators, qubits, readout and coupling architectures, integrated multi-qubit systems, and superconducting interconnects. You will push the performance and scalability of superconducting qubit systems by developing, simulating, and refining device layout designs, working closely with measurement and material scientists to understand material and interface properties and circumvent their limiting effects through targeted design solutions. The successful candidates are expected to be self-driven scientists and engineers, willing to seamlessly switch between different design and simulation techniques, capable of focusing on multiple different device designs and thin film material systems leading to successful development of quantum process development kits (PDKs).

Requirements

• Ph.D degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science or related
• Experience in device nanofabrication challenges, packaging and low temperature characterization of superconducting qubits based devices.
• Experience in design and EM simulation of superconducting qubit devices, including designs of QPU chiplets assembly
• Proficiency in a wide array of programming languages, like Python, Rust, TCL, or C, and the ability to choose the right one for the task, including knowledge (or willingness to acquire knowledge) of FPGA based microcontrollers

Nice To Haves

• This is essential experience needed for new generation of successful designs.
• Other experiences related to other device systems, materials characterization, electronic and optical device characterization are equally important

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute research projects in quantum computing superconducting qubit device design, QPU designs as well packaging level designs required for complex QPU assembly
• Design and EM simulation of various superconducting packaging solution: from qubit chiplets assembly with base wafer, to external field shielding solutions.
• Collaborate with product teams to tackle novel challenges and develop innovative solutions.
• Stay current with industry and academic trends, publishing papers and presenting at conferences.
• Develop and present detailed reports and visualizations to communicate findings, trends, and actionable insights to stakeholders at all levels.

Benefits

• paid vacation time
• paid sick leave
• medical/dental/vision insurance
• life, accident and disability insurance
• tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts
• employee assistance program
• other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity
• tuition reimbursement
• transit
• the Applause Program
• employee stock purchase plan
• the WD Savings 401(k) Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree