IQM is the European leader in superconducting quantum computers, established in Espoo, Finland. Since 2019, we have grown to 270+ employees and have established  subsidiaries in Germany, Spain, France, the US, and Singapore. We build quantum computers for research laboratories and supercomputing centers. For industrial customers, we deliver quantum advantage through our unique application-specific co-design approach.

We build world-leading quantum computers for the well-being of humankind now and for the future.

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We are looking for a mid to senior level Quantum Engineer, Quantum Computer Control and Calibration to join our mission of expanding the frontiers of scientific and technological progress in quantum computing.

You will join an experimental team with a mission to improve the calibration and characterization techniques of superconducting quantum processing units (QPUs). You will improve performance of gates, readout and reset operations beyond state of the art. See our earlier work on single and two-qubit gates. In collaboration with other teams, you will also contribute to QPU design and calibration automation software. As a team member, you will specialize in solving technical problems while collaborating with the rest of the team to integrate novel solutions.

What will I be doing?

• Improve QPU operation performance
• Improve calibration speed and robustness
• Conduct and develop characterization and benchmarking experiments
• Interpret and report the results of experiments
• Share expertise and learnings with other team members
• Stay up to date with relevant academic and technical developments

What skills do I need?

• Good understanding of superconducting qubit physics
• Experience conducting experiments with superconducting qubits or similar
• Understanding of good software development practices, Python, and version control systems
• Good English communication skills (written and verbal)

What can I expect from IQM?

• A great opportunity to perform world-class R&D and implement cutting edge technology
• Work alongside a diverse and dedicated team
• Contribute to groundbreaking projects that will shape the future of quantum
• Thrive in a creative and open start-up environment that fosters growth, learning, and innovation
• Be part of an international, fast-paced environment that values collaboration and cultural diversity
• Play a significant role in a rapidly growing organization and be a part of our exciting success story

Meet our people and hear more about IQM by visiting our Youtube channel here

We'll proceed with the interviews immediately, so please submit your application soon.