Senior/Staff Quantum Engineer, Readout & Reset

Senior/Staff Quantum Engineer, Readout & Reset
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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 300 employees with offices in Finland, Germany, France, Spain, Poland, Singapore and the US.

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We are looking for aSenior orStaff Quantum Engineerto take a leading technical role inreadout technologies, a core capability for quantum error correction (QEC) and scalable quantum computing.

In this role, you will drive the development of advanced readout and reset techniques for superconducting quantum processors, shaping performance across multiple device architectures. You will operate as a technical leader and mentor, influencing system-level decisions, guiding other quantum engineers, and ensuring that readout performance meets the demands of current and future QEC-enabled systems.

This position sits at the intersection of experimental physics, cryogenic microwave engineering, and software, with strong cross-functional impact across IQM’s quantum hardware stack.




WHAT WILL I BE DOING?
* Developing and advancing readout and reset techniques for superconducting quantum computers


* Researching and improving mid-circuit and terminal readout performance


* Supporting calibration automation and benchmarking workflows


* Developing calibration and characterization routines for:

* Measurement operations


* Near-quantum-limited parametric amplifiers





* Designing and optimizing qubit reset protocols to support QEC


* Identifying performance bottlenecks and leading cross-team efforts to resolve them


* Providing structured feedback on QPU quality to design and fabrication teams


* Providing feedback on readout hardware to system engineering teams


* Advising and mentoring quantum engineers at a project and team level


* Contributing to regular calibration activities across device architectures


* Documenting, analyzing, and reporting results in formats suitable for both technical and non-technical stakeholders






WHAT SKILLS DO I NEED?
* Strong background intheoretical and experimental physics, familiarity with recent readout-relatedpublications


* Deep expertise inexperimental techniques for superconducting quantum circuits


* Strong background incryogenic microwave engineering


* Strong background insoftware engineering


* Demonstrated ability to independently solve complex problems and providetechnical leadership


* Excellent communication, reporting, and documentation skills (scientific and cross-functional)


* Proven track record ofmentoring and developing other engineers



Education:

* PhD in Physics or a related field, or equivalent industry experience



Experience:

* Minimum 7years of relevant experiencein quantum hardware or related R&D. This may include PhD/postdoc experience.



Nice-to-have

* Experience with quantum error correction


* Leadership experience in cross-team or multi-project environments


* Publications or technical presentations in relevant fields


* Experience with nonstandard readout architectures






WHAT CAN I EXPECT FROM IQM?
* You’ll work on one of the most critical challenges in quantum computing: enabling high-fidelity readout and reset for scalable, fault-tolerant quantum systems. Your work will directly impact the performance of real quantum processors and support the advancement of quantum error correction.