Jobs at IQM Quantum Computers

Support and build IQM Japans administrative functions: coordinate between Japan and HQ, manage government-funded program documentation (NEDO), run office operations, handle finance and procurement admin, maintain auditable records, and create/process standard operating procedures to scale the local office.

Design, develop, and validate mechanical components and systems for quantum computers using CAD and PDM tools. Create production-ready drawings, BOMs, and compliance documentation; lead design reviews, prototype assembly, and cross-functional engineering projects from concept to production while mentoring colleagues and improving mechanical design processes.

Design and document mechanical components, assemblies, and system layouts for quantum computing platforms. Create detailed 3D CAD models and production-ready designs, collaborate with cryogenics, microwave, and manufacturing teams, participate in design reviews, work with suppliers to release producible hardware, and produce engineering drawings, assembly instructions, and compliance documentation.

Ensure financial integrity for IQM Finland: lead monthly/quarterly/annual closes, prepare FAS and IFRS financial statements and regulatory filings, coordinate statutory and group audits, implement SOX-level controls, improve ERP and reporting processes, and advise on technical accounting and public company reporting.

Lead development and optimization of quantum chip fabrication processes through structured experiments. Design, execute, and analyze investigations of materials and process flows, assess feasibility and integration for QPU architectures, transition R&D into scalable production, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, mentor engineers and technicians, and document technical outputs including patents and reports.

Develop, refine, and characterize single- and two-qubit gates for superconducting quantum processors. Create calibration and benchmarking routines, analyze gate fidelities, collaborate across hardware and software teams, contribute to quantum error correction efforts, and (at senior level) mentor junior engineers and lead technical initiatives.

Designs, implements, executes, and analyses quantum error correction experiments on superconducting quantum processors. Develops control‑software features, models error processes, evaluates QEC protocols and decoders, and collaborates across experimental, theoretical, and software teams to advance fault‑tolerant quantum computing.

Develop and integrate quantum machine learning algorithms for early fault-tolerant devices. Perform resource estimation, algorithm optimization, hardware-aware transpilation, and error-mitigation. Lead research publications, patents, and collaborations while mentoring team members and translating technical results for partners. Contribute to software libraries and coordinate across hardware, software, and QEC teams to deliver practical, high-impact quantum ML solutions.

Lead development and integration of quantum optimization algorithms into hybrid classical-quantum workflows. Design, implement, simulate, benchmark, and run experiments on algorithms and QPUs. Build scalable software libraries, collaborate with hardware and research teams, publish results, support customer proofs-of-concept, produce documentation, and mentor colleagues.

Open application inviting candidates to submit contact details, CV, and a letter of interest. IQM will proactively review submissions and share profiles with hiring teams, contacting applicants only if a suitable match is found. Applications must be submitted through the website.

Operate and maintain IQM quantum computers across cloud, customer, and R&D environments. Execute calibration, perform on-site debugging and commissioning, analyze system performance, troubleshoot hardware-software integration, support L2 incident resolution, and provide structured feedback to R&D. Develop service documentation and laboratory best practices while collaborating with cross-functional teams and customers.

Build, improve, and monitor CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure for QPU access. Maintain Linux servers, write automation and scripts, manage containers, implement IaC, monitor systems with Prometheus/Grafana, support release management, and uphold software security controls.

Develop, analyze, and implement quantum error-correcting codes and decoding algorithms for fault-tolerant quantum computing. Design fault-tolerant operations (e.g., lattice surgery), implement and optimize decoders in Python/C/C++/Rust (potential FPGA deployment), perform resource estimation and scalability analysis, collaborate with hardware and software teams, and publish research in scientific venues.

Lead product strategy and roadmaps for IQM Radiance and Spark, define and validate new product concepts and MVPs, prioritize investments, support go-to-market and customer engagements, align cross-functional teams, and develop scalable product management practices for complex on-premises quantum hardware systems.

Serve as the technical bridge between IQM and customers in South Korea: design and present solutions, run technical workshops, PoCs and demos, produce technical proposals for tenders, gather product feedback, support full sales cycle, represent IQM at events, and travel across APAC to drive adoption of quantum systems.

Lead product direction for IQM Radiance and Spark across hardware, cryogenics, control electronics, software, and system performance. Define requirements, prioritize development, translate technical concepts for customers, support procurements, develop roadmaps, and coordinate R&D, engineering, sales, and customers to deliver and launch complex quantum systems.

Lead global PR strategy to position IQM as a leader in quantum computing infrastructure. Translate technical advances into clear narratives, build media and analyst relationships, drive coverage for deployments and partnerships, prepare executives for interviews, manage agencies and comms teams, and coordinate cross-functionally to protect reputation and readiness for crisis communications.

Develop production-ready Python libraries for quantum benchmarking and error mitigation. Convert R&D prototypes into scalable tools, validate on real quantum hardware, maintain CI/CD pipelines, and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure software quality and integration with IQM's stack.

Hands-on calibration and benchmarking of superconducting QPUs: develop and optimize calibration protocols, analyze experimental data to find bottlenecks, iterate with design and fabrication teams, support automated tune-up software and QPU deployment, and collaborate across hardware and software teams to improve system-level performance.

Partner with R&D and engineering to own project cost visibility, budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and grant compliance. Monitor spend vs budgets, identify variances and risks, improve R&D financial processes, and support strategic decision-making across development programs.