Quantum Device Low Temperature Measurement 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 low temperature characterization of superconducting qubits. You will play a pivotal role in innovating novel device designs and low temperature RF metrology technologies to address emerging challenges, specifically focusing on improvement and uniformity of qubit coherence times and qubit gate operations, at the high throughput, that will establish online low temperature characterization capabilities of manufactured wafers. The successful candidates are expected to be self-driven scientists and engineers, willing to seamlessly switch between different design, low temperature RF characterization and low temperature metrology needs in a project.

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 understanding and simulation of low temperature RF measurement of qubit devices
• 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

• Other experiences related to other device systems, materials characterization, electronic and optical device characterization are equally important
• Experience in low temperature resonators and superconducting qubits based devices characterization expected

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute research projects in quantum computing, from superconducting qubits design, to packaging to low temperature RF metrology
• 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.
• Highly self-motivated problem solver able to thrive in unstructured environment.
• Ability to independently pursue fundamental research, including paper writing and publishing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex data and insights clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly grasp and address challenges outside of immediate field of expertise.

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: Principal
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree