Quantum Hardware Engineer

Introduction

A career in IBM Consulting is rooted by long-term relationships and close collaboration with clients across the globe. You'll work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio; including Software and Red Hat. Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation to success in IBM Consulting. In your role, you'll be encouraged to challenge the norm, investigate ideas outside of your role, and come up with creative solutions resulting in ground breaking impact for a wide network of clients. Our culture of evolution and empathy centers on long-term career growth and development opportunities in an environment that embraces your unique skills and experience.

Your role and responsibilities

IBM Quantum is seeking candidates for a Hardware Engineer position at the T.J. Watson Research Center in Yorktown Heights, NY. The role will focus on advancing IBM Quantum systems through the fabrication, characterization, and overall development of the chips used to build quantum computers. The ideal candidate would have experience with microelectronic device fabrication, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work well in an interdisciplinary team. Previous experience in quantum device fabrication is not required.

Required technical and professional expertise

Ability to independently troubleshoot and solve complex problems.

Ability to communicate and work with an interdisciplinary team of electrical engineers, fabrication engineers, and experimental physicists.

At least 2 years of experience (either in industry or academia) in a relevant field, such as microelectronic device fabrication, process integration, physics, materials science, chemistry, electrical engineering, and/or applied physics.

Preferred technical and professional experience

At least 5 years of experience in process integration, microelectronics materials, and device characterization.

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