Quantum Hardware Design Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Quantum Hardware Design Engineer. Location: Yorktown Heights, New York, United States

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to high-level design and connectivity for QPUs and testsite architectures
• Develop detailed schematic capture and mask layouts for quantum hardware releases;
• Perform electromagnetic (EM) simulation and modeling of quantum hardware components
• Lead efforts in model-to-hardware correlation for design validation and optimization;
• Collaborate across teams to identify design improvements and close engineering gaps

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field;
• Experience in RF/Microwave engineering and EM simulation tools such as Ansys, Keysight ADS, or Cadence Clarity
• Proficiency in PCB and mask layout tools (e.g., Cadence Virtuoso, KLayout, Altium Designer);
• Strong teamwork and communication skills

Preferred:

• Doctorate degree in a relevant field;
• Knowledge of microwave network theory and non-linear microwave systems;
• Familiarity with quantum device design and quantum computing principles

Why Join IBM:

At IBM Research, you'll be part of a global team that pioneers innovations in quantum computing; AI, and hybrid cloud technologies. You will have access to cutting-edge tools, collaborate with top researchers, and help shape the future of computing.