Quantum Product Research

Quantum Machines • Boston, NY

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About The Position

Quantum Machines is seeking an exceptional researcher to lead research for a significant new market initiative. The position is part of a nascent, fast-growing effort where the person will help shape the research agenda, measurement approach, and team. The role applies practical expertise in quantum device physics to a new technical direction, working closely with the Product & Architecture Lead and the broader engineering organization to inform product and architecture decisions with experimental practice.

The successful candidate will bring hands-on research experience and a strong understanding of evolving quantum technologies, fabrication processes, and qubit measurement. They will develop experimental insight, define and validate measurement protocols, and collaborate with product, architecture, and R&D teams, as well as company partners, customers, and prospects.

Requirements

• Proven research leadership experience and a track record of deriving deep technical insight from first principles.
• Ph.D. in quantum physics or a closely related field.
• Familiarity and experience with quantum computing technologies, materials, and industrial fabrication processes.
• At least 3 years of experimental quantum physics and/or computing experience, including hands-on device experience.
• High technical acumen and ability to understand and make tradeoffs within complex systems.
• Comfort working with ambiguity and without a fully formed playbook.
• Excellent oral and written English communication skills and excellent presentation skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, independence, self-direction, and discipline.
• Ability to collaborate closely with other teams.
• Willingness to travel for customer engagement.

Nice To Haves

• Deep, hands-on experience with superconducting qubits is a strong advantage.
• Experience with spin qubits in addition to superconducting qubits is an advantage.
• A record of excellent scientific achievement, such as publications or novel experimental results, is an advantage.
• Past experience working in a rapidly growing startup environment is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain an end-to-end understanding of qubit and quantum hardware systems relevant to the initiative.
• Develop a practical understanding of the physical setup and control flow for device work, including industry fabrication-process stages and their key parameters.
• Help define how measurement approaches can extend and generalize as needs grow, identifying bottlenecks.
• Translate research insights into clear product requirements and reference architectures with the Product & Architecture Lead and engineering teams.
• Validate proposed approaches against the physics through hands-on experimentation, modelling, and direct device work.
• Engage with the broader research community to ground the roadmap in emerging directions in the field.

What This Job Offers

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