Hardware Physicist

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7 Locations
Remote or Hybrid
Mid level
Artificial Intelligence • Generative AI
The Role
Develop revolutionary quantum hardware technologies through experimental quantum physics research. Design, implement, and troubleshoot experiments involving laser-based optical measurements, optics, optoelectronics, photodetectors, optical fibers, and photonic technologies. The role requires delivering functional systems outside the laboratory, understanding signal and noise sources, inventing experimental tools and processes, and working onsite in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Summary Generated by Built In

Midjourney is seeking physicists to develop revolutionary quantum hardware technologies.

Minimum qualifications:

  • Multiple years of experience working in experimental quantum physics (Ph.D.-level or similar)

  • Proficiency in the design, implementation, and troubleshooting of experiments

  • Hands-on experience with laser-based optical measurements

  • Ability to work on-site (up to five days/week) in the San Francisco Bay Area

  • Given the nature of the work, U.S. citizenship is required.

Bonus qualifications:

  • Broad familiarity with quantum computing and/or sensing platforms

  • Track record of delivering cutting-edge systems that work outside the lab

  • Strong physical intuition about fundamental signal origins and noise sources

  • Hands-on experience with optics, optoelectronics, photodetectors, and optical fibers

  • Familiarity with next-generation photonic technologies

  • Experience inventing new tools and processes to address experimental challenges

  • Proficiency using the latest AI tools to accelerate workflow

  • Excellent data visualization and presentation skills

We are committed to considering all candidates who meet these qualifications, regardless of: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or educational background.

Skills Required

  • Multiple years of experience in experimental quantum physics at the Ph.D. level or equivalent
  • Proficiency designing, implementing, and troubleshooting experiments
  • Hands-on experience with laser-based optical measurements
  • Ability to work onsite up to five days per week in the San Francisco Bay Area
  • U.S. citizenship
  • Familiarity with quantum computing and/or quantum sensing platforms
  • Track record delivering cutting-edge systems that operate outside the laboratory
  • Strong physical intuition regarding signal origins and noise sources
  • Hands-on experience with optics, optoelectronics, photodetectors, and optical fibers
  • Familiarity with next-generation photonic technologies
  • Experience inventing tools and processes to address experimental challenges
  • Proficiency using AI tools to accelerate workflow
  • Excellent data visualization and presentation skills
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The Company
HQ: San Francisco, California

What We Do

Midjourney is an independent research lab exploring new mediums of thought and expanding the imaginative powers of the human species.

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