Quantum Hardware Staff Research Scientist

Introduction At IBM Research, we are the innovation engine of IBM. Exploring what’s next in computing and shaping the technologies the world will rely on tomorrow. From advancing AI and hybrid cloud to pioneering practical quantum computing, we anticipate challenges and unlock new opportunities for clients, partners, and society. Working in Research means joining a team that accelerates discovery at the intersection of high-performance computing, AI, quantum, and cloud. You’ll collaborate with leading scientists, engineers, and visionaries to push boundaries and turn ideas into reality. With a culture built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration, IBM Research offers the opportunity to grow your career while contributing to breakthroughs that transform industries and change the world.

Your Role And Responsibilities You would be responsible for conducting experimental investigations of IBM's quantum hardware. You would be expected to correlate device performance with modelling and theoretical predictions, identify fidelity limiting mechanisms, and propose new directions to pursue to improve IBM's quantum computers. We are looking for people with prior experience in experimental quantum computing, but not necessarily superconducting qubits, who can work effectively as an independent contributor in a large dynamic team of scientists.

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

• PhD in physics or related field
• Post doc or professional job experience in experimental quantum computing

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

• Research background in the field of superconducting qubits
• Experience laying out and simulating quantum devices