Superconducting Circuit Quantum Engineer

Applied Materials • Santa Clara, CA

1d • $138,000 - $190,000

About The Position

Applied Materials’ CTO group works on enabling technologies for quantum information applications, including superconducting qubits and optical quantum computing. The group collaborates with system companies and universities to develop quantum devices with lower error rates by applying materials engineering and semiconductor processing to improve device performance.

The Superconducting Circuit Quantum Engineer will apply hands-on expertise in superconducting circuit and device design, micro/nanofabrication, and cryogenic characterization to develop materials, processes, and devices for emerging quantum information technologies. The role involves working across materials, process engineering, device design, characterization, and integration teams, as well as engaging with customers and external research and supply-chain partners. This is a full-time, new-college-graduate role based in Santa Clara, California, with 10% travel and relocation eligibility.

The stated salary range is $138,000–$190,000. The selected candidate’s offer will depend on factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. Candidates may also be eligible for bonus and stock awards, as applicable. The company describes a supportive work culture and a comprehensive benefits package, without specifying individual benefits in this posting.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience in superconducting circuit and device design.
• Experience in micro/nanofabrication.
• Experience in cryogenic characterization.
• Strong background in superconducting qubit devices.
• Conceptual and practical expertise in the relevant discipline, with basic knowledge of related disciplines.
• Knowledge of best practices and how the candidate’s area integrates with others, and awareness of competition and market differentiators.
• Ability to solve complex problems, analyze information from multiple sources, and exercise judgment.
• Ability to explain difficult or sensitive information and build consensus.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop superconducting quantum circuits and devices, including qubits, resonators, couplers, and related test structures.
• Develop and optimize fabrication processes for superconducting quantum devices, emphasizing materials, interfaces, patterning, deposition, etch, and device integration.
• Design experiments, collect and analyze data, and translate results into improvements in materials, processes, device design, and performance.
• Troubleshoot complex device and process issues, conduct root-cause analysis, and develop solutions to improve device performance, yield, and reproducibility.
• Measure and analyze material, electrical, microwave, and device properties and interpret their impact on superconducting quantum circuit performance.
• Collaborate across materials, process engineering, device design, characterization, and integration teams to develop quantum technologies.
• Evaluate and implement materials, fabrication technologies, characterization techniques, and analytical instrumentation.
• Prepare technical documentation, reports, presentations, and development plans for internal and external stakeholders.
• Engage with customers, research partners, vendors, and suppliers to address technical challenges and identify technology opportunities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package (specific benefits not listed).
• Potential eligibility for bonus and stock awards, as applicable.
• Supportive work culture that encourages learning, development, and career growth.
• Programs and support focused on employee health, wellbeing, and personal and professional growth.
• Relocation eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed