Quantum Hardware Engineer - Device Design

Salary Competitive

IQM is a global leader in designing, building, and selling superconducting quantum computers. IQM provides both on-premises full-stack quantum computers and a cloud platform to access its computers anywhere in the world. IQM customers include the leading high-performance computing centres, research labs, universities and enterprises which have full access to IQM's software and hardware.  IQM has over 280 employees with offices in Finland, Germany, France, Spain, Poland, Singapore and the US.

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Are you interested in designing quantum processing units and want to contribute to the core technology of our quantum computers? We have an open position that you should take a look at!

We are looking a Quantum Hardware Engineer, Device Design in Espoo or Munich to support our mission of expanding the frontier of scientific and technological progress. You will be embedded in the Design and Simulation Team and in constant exchange with other technical teams at IQM.

What will I be doing?

As a member of our Design and Simulations team, you will design quantum processing units and contribute to the core technology of our quantum computers. 

In this role, you will develop new Quantum Processing Units, scale up quantum processor design, and help develop tools to integrate and automate the design workflow. You will work in a collaborative, issue-based workflow with a team consisting of physicists, simulation experts and software developers. As Quantum Engineer, you will experience the full cycle of QPU development, interfacing with fabrication teams and analyzing the outcome of measured devices together with measurement teams.

Depending on your background and interest, the work can include:

  • Quantum physics and design calculations.
  • Electromagnetic field simulations, including finite element and lumped circuit modeling.
  • Numerical modeling and optimization.
  • Contributing to software development.

What skills do I need?

  • Ph.D. in physics, or equivalent level of experience in a related engineering field
  • Expertise in one or more relevant physics fields, such as superconducting qubits, quantum computing, quantum physics or microwave engineering. Ideally with an applied knowledge focus.
  • Good understanding of Python programming, and interest to improve software development skills.
  • Attention to detail, striving to deliver high quality designs and improve the design processes and tools with each iteration.

We are in this together and expect great cooperation skills and teamwork from all colleagues at IQM!

What can I expect from IQM?

  • A great opportunity to perform world-class R&D and implement cutting edge technology
  • Cutting-edge manufacturing and laboratory infrastructure
  • Sufficient financial backing for ambitious projects
  • An opportunity to work with a passionate and diverse team on an important mission
  • A unique opportunity to make a real impact on the future of quantum
  • Growth and progress in a creative and open start-up environment 

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.

Please note that only applications submitted through the website will be processed.

 

 

Perks and benefits

This job comes with several perks and benefits

Flexible working hours
Flexible working hours

Free coffee / tea
Free coffee / tea

Near public transit
Near public transit

Free office snacks
Free office snacks

Wellness
Wellness

Social gatherings
Social gatherings

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Working at
IQM Quantum Computers

IQM is a Pan-European leader in quantum computers. IQM provides on-site quantum computing for research labs and supercomputing data centers and offers full access to its hardware. For industrial customers, IQM delivers the quantum advantage through a unique application-specific co-design approach. IQM is building Finland’s first commercial 54-qubit quantum computer with VTT, and an IQM-led consortium (Q-Exa) is building a quantum computer in Germany that will be integrated into an HPC supercomputer to create an accelerator for future scientific research. IQM has offices in Espoo, Munich, Madrid, Paris, Singapore, and Palo Alto and employs over 250 people. More information: www.meetiqm.com

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