Quantum Hardware Modeling - Scientist

Job Description

Job Title: Quantum Hardware Modeling - Research Scientist. Location: Yorktown Heights, New York, United States

Responsibilities:

• Design, simulate, and lay out the next generation of IBM Quantum processors.
• Develop new processor technologies focused on improving performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Invent and model novel quantum processor technologies, including:
  • New gates that connect qubits across a quantum chip.
  • Inter-chip entangling gates.
  • Advanced qubit readout schemes.
  • Novel qubit reset mechanisms.
• Design, simulate, and lay out test devices for evaluating new quantum hardware concepts.
• Work closely with experimental teams to test and evaluate the performance of new processor technologies.
• Use experimental results to refine and advance proposed hardware innovations;
• Integrate successful innovations into future generations of IBM Quantum processors.
• Apply quantum computing theory, device physics, optimal control, and experimental physics to develop new hardware concepts.
• Work on multi-qubit gate optimization, quantum transduction, and decoherence mechanisms;
• Contribute to IBM Research's efforts to advance practical and large-scale quantum computing.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Deep understanding of quantum computing theory, including quantum error correction, quantum algorithms, and quantum device physics.
• Extensive knowledge of quantum hardware and device design.
• Knowledge of optimal control theory and quantum experimentation;
• Expertise in experimental physics, including low-noise cryogenic amplifiers.
• Experience simulating quantum systems and physical systems.
• Advanced understanding of quantum operations, including multi-qubit gates, quantum transduction, and decoherence mechanisms.
• Experience designing and simulating superconducting quantum processors.
• Experience with microwave simulation software.

Preferred:

• PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience measuring superconducting qubits.
• Additional research experience in superconducting quantum processor design, modeling, or experimental validation.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Projected annual salary range of $180,000 to $220,000.
• Healthcare coverage including medical, prescription drug, 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 may be available.
• Paid time off including 12 holidays, at least 56 hours of sick time, and 120 hours of vacation.
• Up to 12 weeks of parental bonding leave under IBM policy, along with other paid care leave programs.
• Access to AI-driven learning resources and industry-recognized certification opportunities.
• Employee resource groups, volunteer opportunities, and discounts on products, services, and experiences.

Other Information:

• Employment Type: Regular
• Work Arrangement: Onsite
• Position Type: Entry Level
• Travel: Some travel may be required depending on business needs.
• Shift: General daytime
• Commission/Sales Incentive: No