Western Digital · 1 day ago
Quantum Compute Hardware Researcher
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expWestern Digital is a company focused on powering global innovation and technology advancements. They are seeking a Quantum Compute Hardware Researcher to lead innovative research projects in quantum computing, particularly in device design and low temperature characterization of superconducting qubits.
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Responsibilities
Lead and execute research projects in quantum computing, from superconducting qubits design, to packaging to low temperature RF metrology
Collaborate with product teams to tackle novel challenges and develop innovative solutions
Collaboration: Stay current with industry and academic trends, publishing papers and presenting at conferences
Reporting: Develop and present detailed reports and visualizations to communicate findings, trends, and actionable insights to stakeholders at all levels
Motivation: Highly self-motivated problem solver able to thrive in unstructured environment. Ability to independently pursue fundamental research, including paper writing and publishing
Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex data and insights clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
Analytical Skills: Demonstrated ability to quickly grasp and address challenges outside of immediate field of expertise
Qualification
Required
Ph.D degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science or related
Experience in device nanofabrication challenges, packaging and low temperature characterization of superconducting qubits based devices. Experience in room temperature characterization
Experience in understanding and simulation of RF measurement of qubit devices
Other experiences related to other device systems, materials characterization, electronic and optical device characterization are equally important
Proficiency in a wide array of programming languages, like Python, Rust, TCL, or C, and the ability to choose the right one for the task, including knowledge (or willingness to acquire knowledge) of FPGA based microcontrollers
3 or more years of experience in superconducting qubits based devices characterization, including graduate school expected
Benefits
Paid vacation time
Paid sick leave
Medical/dental/vision insurance
Life, accident and disability insurance
Tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts
Employee assistance program
Other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity
Tuition reimbursement
Transit
The Applause Program
Employee stock purchase plan
Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan
Company
Western Digital
Western Digital helps customers capture, preserve, access, and transform an ever-increasing diversity of data.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$901.37M2023-10-31Post Ipo Debt· $1.37M
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