Senior Quantum Engineer, Experimental Physicist

D-Wave (NYSE: QBTS), D-Wave is a leader in the development and delivery of quantum computing systems, software, and services. We are the world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers, and the only company building both annealing and gate-model quantum computers. Our mission is to help customers realize the value of quantum, today. Our quantum computers — the world’s largest — feature QPUs with sub-second response times and can be deployed on-premises or accessed through our quantum cloud service, which offers 99.9% availability and uptime. More than 100 organizations trust D-Wave with their toughest computational challenges. With over 200 million problems submitted to our quantum systems to date, our customers apply our technology to address use cases spanning optimization, artificial intelligence, research and more. Learn more about realizing the value of quantum computing today and how we’re shaping the quantum-driven industrial and societal advancements of tomorrow: www.dwavequantum.com.

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At D-Wave, we’re helping customers realize the value of quantum computing today and are shaping the quantum-driven industrial and societal advancements of tomorrow.

About the role

D-Wave is seeking a talented and self-motivated Senior Quantum Engineer to join our gate-model Quantum Engineering team. In this role, you will lead and deliver on the design, implementation, and experimental validation of novel gate and quantum operations for our dual-rail cavity qubit architecture. You will have hands-on responsibility in the development, implementation, and optimization of gate and operation schemes that deliver high-fidelity performance that advance the development of large-scale error corrected quantum systems.  

This position sits at the intersection of experiment, design, and theory and this role may span from component-level characterization through large-scale system-level calibration, testing, and benchmarking. You will work closely with hardware, control, and error-correction teams that translate new concepts into experimentally demonstrated capabilities. 

What you'll do

• Lead research on quantum control and calibration techniques for dual-rail cavity qubits that support our mission to build error-corrected quantum systems 

• Driving pathfinding research to prototype, implement, and experimentally validate of new quantum operations for next-generation quantum processors 

• Develop experiments and novel techniques to calibrate and benchmark single-, two-qubit gates, measurement, reset, and more 

• Perform systematic studies to reveal limiting error mechanisms and identify solutions to improve and mitigate these limitations 

About You

• PhD with post-doctoral experience or equivalent work experience; or MS with 3+ years of work experience in physics, applied physics, electrical engineering or related field with focus on quantum computing, quantum information, or quantum error correction 

• Established track record of experimental scientific contributions  

• Strong background in quantum control, quantum measurement, or quantum device physics 

• Deep experience designing workflows to execute experiments, analyze data, and iterate on protocols based on results 

• Proficiency in scientific programming for experiment control and data analysis (Python, Rust, Julia, MATLAB, C, C++ or similar) 

• Strong teamwork and communication skills especially with working in interdisciplinary teams with professionals from other fields of physics and engineering 

A D-Waver's DNA

• We look at the future and say “why not”; we see possibilities where others see problems or routines. We show the way ahead and are committed to achieving ambitious goals.
• We practice straight talk and listen generously to each other with empathy. We value different opinions and points of views. We ensure that we connect outside as well as inside to learn from others and inspire each other.
• We hold ourselves accountable for delivering results. We make decisions & take responsibility so that we can act & support each other.
• As leaders we motivate & engage our teams to undertake beyond what they originally thought possible, by developing our teams & creating the conditions for people to grow and empower themselves through enabling & coaching.

Our Compensation Philosophy is Simple but Powerful:

We believe providing D-Wavers with company ownership, competitive pay, and a range of meaningful benefits is the start of creating a culture where people want to give the best they’ve got — not because they’re simply making money, but because they’ve fallen in love with our vision, mission, values, and team. 

During the interview process, your Recruiter will review our total rewards (base, equity, bonus, perks, benefit, culture) offerings. The final offer is determined by your proficiencies within this level.   

Inclusion: 

We celebrate diverse perspectives to drive innovation in our pursuit. Our employees range from distinguished domain experts with decades of experience in their respective fields, to bright and motivated graduates eager to make their mark. Our diverse and innovative team will make you feel appreciated, supported and empower your career growth at D-Wave.

The Fine Print: 

No 3rd party candidates will be accepted

It is D-Wave Systems Inc. policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, local law. 

The base pay range for this role is:  

$106,600 – 159,900 USD (New Haven)