Experimental Physicist II (Superconducting Quantum Processors)

Location: Burnaby, Canada

Salary: 118,000–162,000 CAD per year

Company

hirify.global develops commercial quantum computing systems, software, and services, including annealing and gate-model quantum computers.

What you will do

• Contribute to the conceptualization and design of scalable multi-qubit superconducting quantum processors.
• Develop and run experiments, analysis routines, and quantitative models to characterize fabricated processors.
• Perform coherence measurements, including T1, T2, Ramsey, echo, and noise spectroscopy, to identify decoherence mechanisms.
• Develop, calibrate, and validate high-fidelity single-qubit and two-qubit gates, reset, and readout using standard benchmarking protocols.
• Diagnose scaling limitations in control, calibration, readout, and noise, and develop methods to improve processor performance.
• Collaborate with circuit designers and multidisciplinary teams while contributing to software infrastructure for modeling, calibrating, and operating qubits and processors.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or M.Sc. in quantum computing or a related experimental field, or equivalent academic or industrial research experience.
• Experience measuring and controlling qubits using microwave techniques or related quantum-control methods.
• Strong critical-thinking, technical problem-solving, independent research, and communication skills.
• Strong software development experience for experimental automation, data acquisition, and data analysis.
• Ability to work collaboratively on an interdisciplinary team and adapt to shifting priorities.

Nice to have

• Background in quantum control of superconducting devices, superconducting device fabrication, RF or microwave engineering, or low-noise electronics.
• Experience calibrating and characterizing superconducting qubits.
• Familiarity with low-crosstalk superconducting circuit design and scalable two-qubit coupling schemes.
• Experience with version control and collaborative software development environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, interdisciplinary research and development environment.
• Culture focused on accountability, open communication, empathy, and continuous learning.
• Competitive pay, company ownership, equity, bonus, and benefits.
• Career growth and opportunities to work on commercial quantum computing technology.

Hiring process

• The recruiter reviews total rewards, including base pay, equity, bonus, perks, benefits, and culture during the interview process.
• The final offer is determined by the candidate’s proficiencies within the level.