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Principal Quantum Engineer - Qubit Development
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WHAT WE NEED YOU TO DO
WHAT YOU BRING TO OUR TEAM
WHY YOU SHOULD WORK WITH US
The description above is what we think an ideal candidate would look like for this role. At Photonic, we understand that everyone has a different work and life journey. If you feel your experience is close to what we've described, but you might not meet all the requirements, please still apply! We are also committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We embrace and encourage our employees differences, knowing that these very differences inspire innovation and build better teams. If there are any accommodations our team can make throughout our hiring process, please let us know.
As a Principal Quantum Engineer Qubit Development at Photonic, you are a leader on the silicon qubit development team where you will play a crucial role in enhancing the performance of qubit architectures. Leveraging your deep technical skills in quantum science or physics, curiosity, and synthetic thinking, you will make technical decisions quickly while keeping a view of the broader context to accelerate learning and derisking. In this position, you will collaborate closely with high-performing teams of product engineers and scientists, with expertise spanning from device physics to classical computer architecture and compilers. You thrive on the excitement of mastering new technology and new science, while bringing your significant hands-on expertise, open mind, and creativity to tackle key challenges as we build the world s first truly scalable quantum computing system.
Please include a cover letter with your resume (in one file) describing how you would be a great fit at Photonic and what attributes you could bring to our growing team.
Please include a cover letter with your resume (in one file) describing how you would be a great fit at Photonic and what attributes you could bring to our growing team.
WHAT WE NEED YOU TO DO
Drive T centre qubits to the highest possible quality at scale by:
- Designing and executing rapid technical derisking projects in the context of complex, novel, multivariate problems to iterate quickly towards solutions
- Leading the feedback loop with the Photonic nanofabrication, hardware, software, and modelling teams to accelerate progress
- Collecting high quality data efficiently that answers fundamental technical questions
- Creating multiple layers of backup plans for execution and alternative paths to success
- Training, guiding, and mentoring current and new team members as a technical leader
- Contributing to patents and peer-reviewed articles reporting advances where applicable
WHAT YOU BRING TO OUR TEAM
- Masters or PhD in Experimental Quantum Information, Physics, Engineering, or related field
- Exceptional experimental & technical instincts and judgement
- 10+ years of postdoc, professorial, and/or industry experience in physics, quantum computing and/or quantum engineering at the highest levels of impact
- Deep familiarity with one or more quantum computing platforms (e.g. ion traps, neutral atoms, defect centres, solid-state spins, superconducting qubits)
- Experience driving multi-qubit systems at high fidelity
- Ability to be flexible and adapt to new situations in rapidly changing R&D environment
- Demonstrated ability to creatively solve engineering and physics problems
- Outstanding teamwork skills
- Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
- Ability to relocate and work on site within the greater Vancouver, BC, Canada area (work permit support can be provided)
WHY YOU SHOULD WORK WITH US
- Get involved with a quantum startup company set to redefine computing
- Work closely with some of the brightest innovators in quantum technologies
- Enjoy a fast-paced and fun environment where you can try new things while solving innovative challenges every day
- Inclusive company culture
- Competitive salary, benefits (including life insurance, extended health, dental, long term disability, and a flexible spending account), and potential upside
The description above is what we think an ideal candidate would look like for this role. At Photonic, we understand that everyone has a different work and life journey. If you feel your experience is close to what we've described, but you might not meet all the requirements, please still apply! We are also committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We embrace and encourage our employees differences, knowing that these very differences inspire innovation and build better teams. If there are any accommodations our team can make throughout our hiring process, please let us know.
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