Senior Quantum Engineer, Photonics (Quantum Computing)

Location: hirify.global Finland, Espoo; hybrid setup with flexible hours

Company

hirify.global develops full-stack quantum computers and related hardware and software systems for demanding computational applications.

What you will do

• Build and operate an experimental platform for superconducting quantum computing with optical communication links.
• Design and run dilution-refrigerator experiments, including optical signal paths, sample installation, RF and microwave optimization, and automated measurements.
• Characterize cryogenic photodiodes, lasers, modulators, and other optical and cryogenic electronic components.
• Demonstrate and characterize single- and two-qubit gates and qubit readout using optical interconnects.
• Simulate and analyze gate fidelity, noise, drift, and dissipation while evaluating scalable control-stack and signal-path options.
• Document findings, communicate technical results, and contribute to grant proposals, reporting, and partner coordination.

Requirements

• PhD in applied physics, electrical engineering, or a related field.
• At least five years of relevant academic or industrial experience in electronics, photonics, or quantum computing.
• Practical experience with quantum-related or active-electronics experiments in a dilution refrigerator, including setup, troubleshooting, operation, and sample installation.
• Experience with RF and microwave measurement equipment such as network analyzers and pulse generators.
• Python skills for scientific programming, measurement automation, and data analysis.
• Clear written and spoken English and the ability to coordinate with internal and external technical stakeholders.

Nice to have

• Experience with superconducting qubits, circuit quantum electrodynamics, qubit control or readout, photonics, optical interconnects, or microwave photonics.
• Experience with cryogenic photodiodes, cryo-CMOS, or other cryogenic electronic components.
• Familiarity with EXA or similar tools for QPU experiments.
• Experience with research grants, collaborative projects, or technical proposals.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work setups and flexible hours.
• Learning Hub, LinkedIn Learning, and a team-based learning and development budget.
• Flat hierarchy with direct access to leadership.
• Opportunities to publish papers, participate in hackathons, and contribute to the wider quantum ecosystem.
• Work in a growing organization positioned between a startup and a corporation.

Hiring process

• Interviews and hiring proceed as soon as suitable candidates are identified.
• Early application is encouraged.