Customer Support Physicist- Chicago

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Chicago, IL, USA
In-Office
Entry level
Manufacturing
The Role
Provide end-to-end technical support to global quantum computing customers. Troubleshoot experimental setups across quantum modalities, investigate hardware and software issues, collaborate with R&D on long-term solutions, communicate workarounds, support hardware installations, document resolutions, and travel globally to customer sites. The role requires experimental physics expertise, Python proficiency, and strong technical communication skills.
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Description

Quantum Machines is a global leader in control systems for quantum computing, a field on the verge of exponential growth. Our innovative hardware and software mark a groundbreaking approach in quantum computer control, scaling from individual qubits to expansive arrays of thousands. At the core of QM lies a passionate and ambitious team committed to reshaping the construction and operation of quantum computers. Our work is fueled by a deep understanding of customer needs, driving us to deliver unparalleled solutions in this revolutionary field. 

We are looking for a highly experienced Support Engineer with hands-on lab experience who embodies ambition and positivity. Someone who can passionately take ownership of their responsibilities, collaborating effectively with remote teams to not only meet but exceed our objectives and fulfill the evolving needs of our expanding customer base.  

Responsibilities: 

  • Own and provide end-to-end support to our global customers
  • Communicate and troubleshoot with the customer to understand the real issue and identify its root cause. This requires understanding the customer’s experiments and setup across various quantum modalities
  • Investigate and digest the issue in-house and work closely with the R&D teams to solve the issue and obtain a long-term solution
  • Suggest and communicate a workaround to the user
  • Research and identify solutions to recurrent software and hardware issues
  • Manage ongoing communication and ensure customer satisfaction
  • Gain a deep understanding of our ever-evolving, state-of-the-art quantum control system.
  • Maintain a profound understanding of the system’s known issues
  • Support hardware installations
  • Travel globally to customer sites and resolve issues
  • Document technical knowledge and issue resolution procedures
Requirements
  • MSc or equivalent in experimental physics, with hands-on experience - Must
  • Proficiency in Python – Must
  • Experience with working in a Linux environment – Advantage
  • Basic knowledge of IT and specifically computer networks – Advantage
  • Passionate about technology and able to dive into new technologies quickly
  • Independent, responsible, self-motivated with a can-do attitude, who loves to solve problems
  • Excellent verbal and written skills in English

Skills Required

  • MSc or equivalent in experimental physics with hands-on experience
  • Proficiency in Python
  • Experience working in a Linux environment
  • Basic IT knowledge, specifically computer networks
  • Excellent verbal and written English skills
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The Company
HQ: Tel Aviv-Yafo
155 Employees
Year Founded: 2018

What We Do

Quantum Machines envisions a new technological age. A time when quantum computing revolutionizes entire industries, solves global problems, and drives unprecedented innovation. That’s why we made it our mission to build the Quantum Orchestration Platform (QOP): the platform to realize the full potential of quantum computing technologies at any scale and deliver the most advanced quantum capabilities to quantum system developers. Built by a world-class multidisciplinary team of quantum scientists and engineers, the QOP powers quantum breakthroughs and accelerates the path towards the new age of quantum computing

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