Lead R&D Engineer (Quantum Computing)

Location: On-site in Broomfield, Colorado, United States

Salary: $164,000–$205,000 annually, including the bonus target when applicable

Company

hirify.global develops trapped-ion quantum computing hardware and technologies for large-scale quantum computers.

What you will do

• Communicate the enabling technologies required for next-generation quantum computing systems and develop roadmaps to achieve them.
• Plan, prioritize, and advise on R&D paths for building future quantum computers.
• Architect, design, and develop quantum computer subsystems with cross-functional hardware, QEC/Theory, and applications teams.
• Track internal and external technology development and state-of-the-art results to update R&D plans.
• Lead development and design projects with suppliers.
• Communicate technology progress, trade studies, and design ideas to technical, leadership, and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• PhD degree required, either completed or obtained before the start date.
• At least 7 years of experience, including PhD study, in one or more of the following areas: qubits, atomic physics, optics, lasers, photonic integrated circuits, vacuum systems, electronics, or cryogenics.
• Must be a U.S. Person: U.S. citizen, permanent resident or green card holder, or worker granted asylum or refugee status.
• Due to U.S. Government national security requirements, candidates must not be a People's Republic of China national or Russian national unless also a U.S. citizen.
• Strong scientific communication, technical writing, organization, and collaboration skills.
• Safety-sensitive placement requires a pre-employment drug test.

Nice to have

• PhD in Physics, Optics, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience leading R&D engineering efforts that mature low-TRL applied or experimental physics research into commercially viable products.
• Quantum computing experience focused on trapped-ion technologies.

Culture & Benefits

• Work cross-functionally across hardware, QEC/Theory, and applications teams.
• Collaborate with internal and external technical stakeholders and suppliers.
• Incentive-eligible compensation with a bonus target included in the posted range when applicable.