Quantum Demonstration Experimentalist

Job Description

Job Title: Quantum Demonstration Experimentalist. Location: Yorktown Heights, NY; San Jose, CA; Cambridge, MA, USA
Job Type: Full-Time, Entry Level, Hybrid

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement novel quantum hardware demonstrations that expand the capabilities of IBM quantum systems.
• Design and execute first-of-a-kind experimental demonstrations and advantage-scale experiments.
• Collaborate with theorists, experimental physicists, and software engineers.
• Apply advanced techniques including error mitigation, error suppression, dynamic circuits, quantum control, quantum error correction, and high-performance computing integrations;
• Use device physics knowledge to optimize experimental performance and influence the design of next-generation quantum hardware.
• Contribute to the full quantum computing technology stack to improve usability, robustness, and scalability.
• Participate in research and development activities and executive speaker sessions.
• Communicate technical ideas clearly and work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree.
• At least 3 years of relevant research experience in experimental quantum computing, simulation, or control. Doctoral research experience may count toward this requirement.
• Demonstrated record of research and accomplishment.
• Programming experience, preferably with Python.

Preferred:

• Strong understanding of superconducting qubit device physics or comparable quantum hardware architectures.
• Experience with experimental techniques such as error mitigation, error suppression, and quantum control.
• Strong publication record in high-impact journals or leading conference proceedings.
• Familiarity with Git and/or GitHub;
• Experience with Qiskit or similar quantum software development frameworks.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Projected annual salary: $185,000 to $225,000.
• Healthcare coverage, including medical, prescription, dental, vision, and mental health and well-being benefits.
• Financial programs including 401(k), cash balance pension plan, employee stock purchase plan, financial counseling, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Performance-based salary incentive opportunities.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Minimum 56 hours of sick time.
• 120 hours of vacation;
• 12 weeks of parental bonding leave, subject to IBM policy.
• Additional paid family and care leave where applicable.
• AI-driven learning and training resources with access to industry-recognized certifications.
• Employee resource groups, volunteer opportunities, and discounts on products and services.

Other Information:

• Work arrangement: Hybrid.
• Travel required: None.
• Work schedule: General daytime shift.
• Employment type: Regular;
• IBM is an equal-opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace.
• The position is expected to remain posted for 21 days from the posting date or until the role is filled.
• Compensation and benefits are based on a full-time schedule for the full calendar year and may vary according to skills, experience, and location.