Quantum Engineer II

Job Description

Job Title: Quantum Engineer II. Location: New Haven, CT, USA

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement large-scale superconducting qubit architectures.
• Develop and test advanced quantum hardware devices and components.
• Contribute to production-grade Quantum Processing Units (QPUs) and improve system uptime.
• Perform research on quantum control and calibration for dual-rail cavity qubits.
• Work on quantum error correction and fault-tolerant quantum computing systems.
• Support pathfinding research for scalable quantum architectures;
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering and physics teams.
• Contribute to both theoretical and experimental quantum engineering projects.
• Execute end-to-end research projects from concept to validation.
• Analyze device performance using scientific programming and data tools.

Qualifications:

• PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or related experimental field OR Master’s with equivalent industry or research experience.
• Strong background in quantum device physics, E&M modeling, or quantum hardware systems.
• Experience in cryogenics, quantum measurement, or materials loss analysis.
• Strong scientific programming skills (Python, MATLAB, C, C++, Julia, Rust, or similar).
• Ability to independently design and execute research projects;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in interdisciplinary teams across physics and engineering domains.

Preferred:

• Experience in quantum control systems or calibration techniques.
• Background in error-corrected quantum systems or fault-tolerant architectures;
• Experience working with superconducting or cavity-based qubit systems.
• Strong initiative in research-driven environments.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Base salary range: $86,800 – $130,300 USD (depending on experience and location).
• Equity and company ownership opportunities.
• Performance-based compensation and bonus potential;
• Comprehensive benefits package discussed during interview process.
• Exposure to large-scale quantum computing systems and real-world applications.
• Opportunity to work on both annealing and gate-model quantum systems.

Other Information:

• D-Wave is a leading commercial quantum computing company operating globally.
• Focus on real-world quantum advantage across optimization, AI, and research applications.
• Strong culture of innovation, collaboration, and scientific excellence;
• Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
• No third-party candidates accepted.