Quantum Physicist

About D-Wave Quantum Inc.

D-Wave Quantum Inc. is a leader in the development and delivery of quantum computing systems, software, and services, and is the world's first commercial supplier of quantum computers—and the only company building both annealing quantum computers and gate-model quantum computers. Our technology has been used by some of the world's most advanced organizations including Mastercard, Deloitte, NEC Corporation, Pattison Food Group Ltd., DENSO, Lockheed Martin, Forschungszentrum Jülich, University of Southern California, and Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Our innovations have appeared in the pages of Time Magazine, Fast Company, MIT Technology Review, Forbes, INC Magazine and Wired. As a result of our growth, we are now publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange as QBTS.

About the Role:

We are seeking an Experimental Physicist to join our Processor Development team. The PD team consists of experienced superconducting designers, fabrication engineers, software developers, and physicists working together to create processors at the heart of our quantum computer and push the boundaries of future technology.

In this challenging position, you will experimentally characterize noise in our superconducting qubits through various measurements with the goal of improving real-world performance of our quantum processors. You will collaborate closely with our fabrication, design, and calibration teams to understand the impact of materials, processes, IO, and design elements on different sources of noise and propose experiments to test your hypotheses.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• You will develop and execute experimental procedures to quantify, understand, and operate a wide range of superconducting devices.
• You will come up with new ideas to improve processor operation or performance and develop parametric designs to implement them.
• You will develop theoretical models and simulations to represent and understand experimental results on physical devices.
• You will develop analysis routines to fit theoretical models to data and detect outlier behavior in large complex systems of superconducting devices.
• You will regularly document experimental results for the broader processor development team.
• You will contribute to LISP software infrastructure for modeling, calibrating, and operating processors.
• You will communicate and collaborate with other internal teams at D-Wave including marketing, intellectual property, applications development, and engineering.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. in physics or a related field, or equivalent research experience.
• Strong critical thinking and technical problem-solving skills.
• Independent research and deep understanding in your area of expertise.
• An ability to quickly learn new technical topics.
• Software development experience related to experimental design, automation, data acquisition, and data analysis, and a willingness to learn new programming languages and software concepts as needed.
• A collaborative mindset and demonstrated ability to work effectively on interdisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to summarize experimental results for a broad audience.
• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities in a time-sensitive environment.
• Exceptional candidates will have a solid background in one or more of the following: quantum information, digital or analog superconducting devices, device physics, noise models, and characterization.

Compensation Package:

The estimated salary for this role is $95,000 to $135,000 per year based on factors including education, skills, experience, and business needs. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible to participate in our Annual Incentive Plan (Bonus plan), equity grants and programs, PTO, and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance, STD, LTD, and travel insurance.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity and welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.