- Redmond, Washington, United States
- Senior
- $102K–$202K per year
- 2+ years
Quantum Engineer – System Characterization
Compensation
Quantum Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $102,100 - $202,200 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $133,800 - $219,200 per year. Quantum Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $119,800 - $234,700 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $160,200 - $261,000 per year.
Responsibilities
- Characterize the performance of integrated cryogenic ASIC-based control systems interfacing with quantum devices.
- Design, execute, and analyze measurement campaigns to evaluate cryogenic control hardware and system behavior.
- Develop and refine measurement techniques to assess device-level and system-level performance.
- Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary partners—including ASIC designers, electrical engineers, qubit measurement engineers, and theorists—to inform and optimize system design.
- Analyze, document, and communicate characterization results, limitations, and findings to hardware and system development teams.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Physics, Engineering, or related field.
- Bachelor's Degree in Physics, Engineering, or related field AND 2+ years experience in industry or in a research and development environment.