Quantum Measurement and Calibration Engineer (Automated Calibration)

Location: Delft, Netherlands; on-site

Company

hirify.global develops high-performance quantum processors using its VIO™ QPU architecture to enable large-scale quantum computing.

What you will do

• Build, improve, test, and maintain Python software for automated characterization and calibration of large-scale superconducting QPUs.
• Automate device pre-screening, resonator spectroscopy, crosstalk measurements, single- and two-qubit gate calibration, readout optimization, and continuous recalibration.
• Develop modular production software using modern engineering practices, including PyTest, CI/CD, documentation, version control, and code review.
• Own software functionality from concept and implementation through validation, review, and integration.
• Collaborate with Software Engineering, Experimental Physics, Processor Development, and Production teams to improve calibration workflows.

Requirements

• PhD, or a Master’s degree with at least 2 years of equivalent industry experience, in Physics, Quantum Information, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science.
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience with cryogenic measurement of multi-qubit superconducting quantum processors, including two-qubit gate calibration.
• Strong Python programming skills and experience developing clean, modular software for data acquisition, automation, scientific pipelines, or similar systems.
• Working knowledge of object-oriented design, Git, code review, testing frameworks, and software engineering best practices.
• Ability to bridge experimental quantum physics and production software engineering in a multidisciplinary environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary with an 8% holiday allowance.
• Pension plan with partner and dependent coverage.
• Outcome-focused flexibility and an open vacation policy; the benefits section also describes a hybrid setup.
• Individual learning and development budget.
• Team events, offsites, and a focus on diversity and inclusion.

Hiring process

• Pre-employment screening may be required.