Job description

Atlantic Quantum is seeking a research scientist for theoretical modeling of our quantum processors. You will be working closely with our processor design team to develop superconducting qubit architectures and control schemes. Your tasks will include:

• Building quantum mechanical models of coupled superconducting qubit systems

• Performing numerical simulations of superconducting circuit properties and dynamics

• Develop and simulate single- and two-qubit gate schemes

Atlantic Quantum believes that fault-tolerant quantum hardware is the key to making progress in quantum computing. We take on this uniquely tough challenge with a team of deep experts in the field, anchored in Cambridge and Gothenburg to reflect our MIT and Chalmers roots. Our combined US and EU presence helps attract talent, investments, and partnerships to accelerate the development and commercialization of scalable quantum computing. We offer flexible work in a fast-moving start-up environment, with strong ties to world-class academic research.

Required Qualifications

• PhD in Physics, Electrical engineering, software engineering, or a related engineering discipline. Alternatively, MSc in one of these fields and at least three years of work experience.

• Research experience in design and simulation of circuit QED and superconducting qubit devices.

• Proficiency in Python or in a similar high-level programming language.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Agile development in general and Atlassian’s Agile software suite in particular.

Location

Cambridge, MA.

Benefits:

Health insurance, flexibility on vacation, equity award

Requirements

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US. The candidate must have the capacity to comply with the requirements of applicable U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).

Instructions to apply

Please complete the form on our job board Polymer.

For more information, please contact us at info@atlantic-qc.com

Atlantic Quantum is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace. Atlantic Quantum is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.