RF/Microwave Researcher

Job Description

Job Title: RF/Microwave Researcher. Location: Yorktown Heights, New York, United States

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the development of advanced, high-performance circuits and subsystems for quantum computing systems.
• Design and integrate microwave components, including quantum-limited and low-noise amplifiers and isolators used in superconducting qubit readout chains.
• Contribute to the development of novel superconducting qubit measurement systems.
• Develop and communicate technical ideas through strong written and presentation skills;
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams involving both technical and operational personnel.
• Work independently, take initiative, and contribute effectively to team objectives.
• Support IBM Research efforts toward practical and large-scale quantum computing.
• Contribute to research combining quantum computing with high-performance computing, AI, and hybrid cloud technologies.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of RF and microwave filter design, including:
  • Notch filters
  • Bandpass filters
  • Diplexers
• Strong expertise in electromagnetic modeling, circuit design, and layout tools, including:
  • Keysight ADS
  • EMPro
  • Ansys HFSS
  • Cadence/Clarity
  • COMSOL
• Familiarity with test equipment such as vector network analyzers.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and technical presentation skills;
• Ability to work effectively in a diverse, multidisciplinary research environment.

Preferred:

• Doctorate degree preferred.
• Familiarity with superconducting parametric amplifiers or related devices.
• Familiarity with trilayer Josephson junction devices or similarly complex device architectures.
• Prior experience working as part of large research or engineering collaborations.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Projected annual salary range of $160,130 to $218,000.
• Healthcare benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and mental health and well-being coverage.
• Financial programs including 401(k), cash balance pension plan, IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Potential performance-based salary incentive programs.
• Paid time off including 12 holidays, at least 56 hours of sick time, and 120 hours of vacation.
• 12 weeks of parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM policy, plus other paid care leave programs.
• Paid family leave benefits where required by applicable law;
• Access to IBM’s personalized, AI-driven learning platform and industry-recognized training and certifications.
• Employee resource groups, volunteer opportunities, and discounts on products, services, and experiences.

Other Information:

• Work arrangement: On-site.
• Employment: Regular, full-time professional position.
• Travel: No travel required.
• Shift: General daytime;
• Visa sponsorship: IBM will not provide visa sponsorship now or in the future. Candidates must be able to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.
• The position is an equal opportunity role, and IBM considers qualified applicants in accordance with applicable employment laws.