Company:
Photonic Inc.
Location: Toronto
Closing Date: 26-11-2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Principal Quantum Engineer – Qubit Development Department: Quantum Processors
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Compensation: The base annual salary range for this full-time role is between $188,000 to $296,000. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target range for new hire base salary across all Canadian locations. Actual compensation may vary outside of this range and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to a candidate's qualifications including relevant education and training, competencies, experience, geographic location, and business needs. Base pay is only one part of the total compensation package. Full time roles are eligible for equity and benefits. Base pay is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
Description As a Principal Quantum Engineer – Qubit Development at Photonic, you are a leader on the silicon qubit development team where you will play a crucial role in enhancing the performance of qubit architectures. Leveraging your deep technical skills in quantum science or physics, curiosity, and synthetic thinking, you will make technical decisions quickly while keeping a view of the broader context to accelerate learning and derisking. In this position, you will collaborate closely with high-performing teams of product engineers and scientists, with expertise spanning from device physics to classical computer architecture and compilers. You thrive on the excitement of mastering new technology and new science, while bringing your significant hands-on expertise, open mind, and creativity to tackle key challenges as we build the world’s first truly scalable quantum computing system.
Please include a cover letter with your resume (in one file) describing how you would be a great fit at Photonic and what attributes you could bring to our growing team.
WHAT WE NEED YOU TO DO
Design and execute rapid technical derisking projects for Photonic’s T centre qubits in the context of complex, multivariate problems to iterate quickly towards solutions
Lead the feedback loop with the Photonic nanofabrication, materials development, and modelling teams to accelerate progress
Collect high quality data efficiently
Create multiple layers of backup plans for execution and alternative paths to success
Train, guide, and develop current and new team members
Track and document project progress and outcomes, and communicate across the organization
Contribute to patents and peer-reviewed articles reporting advances where applicable
WHAT YOU BRING TO OUR TEAM
Masters or PhD in Experimental Quantum Information, Physics, Engineering, or related field
10+ years of postdoc, professorial, and/or industry experience in physics, quantum computing and/or quantum engineering
Deep familiarity with one or more quantum computing platforms (e.g. ion traps, neutral atoms, defect centres, solid-state spins, superconducting qubits)
Experience driving multi-qubit systems at high fidelity
Ability to be flexible and adapt to new situations in rapidly changing research environment
Demonstrated ability to creatively solve engineering problems
Outstanding teamwork skills
Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
Ability to relocate and work on site within the greater Vancouver, BC, Canada area (work permit support can be provided)
WHY YOU SHOULD WORK WITH US
Get involved with a quantum startup company set to redefine computing
Work closely with some of the brightest innovators in quantum technologies
Enjoy a fast-paced and fun environment where you can try new things while solving innovative challenges every day
Inclusive company culture
Competitive salary, benefits (including life insurance, extended health, dental, long term disability, and a flexible spending account), and potential upside
The description above is what we think an ideal candidate would look like for this role. At Photonic, we understand that everyone has a different work and life journey. If you feel your experience is close to what we've described, but you might not meet all the requirements, please still apply! We are also committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences, knowing that these very differences inspire innovation and build better teams. If there are any accommodations our team can make throughout our hiring process, please let us know.
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