Quantum Application Scientist | Superconducting Qubits

Your mission

Qblox is always looking for talented application scientists to help us build industrial-scale quantum computers with our customers! We provide our customers with quantum control stacks that generate the analogue signals needed for the control and readout of superconducting qubits.

Our application scientists team have hands-on experience in working superconducting qubit systems for their control and readout. We strive to bring in qualified scientists that excel in setting up experimental setups and have the knowledge of executing standard measurements. 

In this job, you will:

• Demonstrate Qblox control stacks' capabilities in our field labs with cold superconducting qubits and at customer labs for superconducting qubit measurements

• Create new relations and manage existing relations with customers working on superconducting qubits with the goal of various use cases such as scaling up, quantum error correction, and novel methods or for entry level experiments

• (Co-)author white and scientific publications

• Represent Qblox at conferences - Visit customers around the world

• Connect to our hardware and software teams to improve our user experience

• Work with the Quantum Success engineering team for training and onboarding of users

• Work with the sales engineering team for sales activites and account management

• Work with the marketing team in creating marketing material (website, videos)

For this role, we are looking for a scientist with:

• A PhD in physics with experimental quantum computing on superconducting qubits  or relevant research

• Good communication skills for engaging with customers

• A hands-on mentality in making superconducting circuit experimental setups work

• Experience in building and debugging experimental setups with RF signals, microwaves, DC equipment, cryostats, QPUs, and other general lab equipment

• Programming skills in Python

• A drive to stay up to date with scientific literature in quantum technology, specifically on superconducting circuits

• Affinity with sales and marketing (experience is a pro)

• Charismatic, enthusiastic, outgoing

• Fluency in Professional English

About us

At Qblox, we operate at the frontier of the quantum revolution delivering advanced technologies needed to build Quantum Computers. This field is rapidly growing and will impact society on a global level. With a dedicated team of scientists, engineers and developers we are pushing quantum technology to support experimentalists worldwide with our scalable qubit control and readout equipment. Since 2019, Qblox has grown into a dynamic company employing 100+ innovative, international minds, all dedicated to the company’s mission. Next to our Headquarters in Delft, we are about to open our second office in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
We celebrate equality and diversity. We are growing exponentially and welcome talented individuals who share our enthusiasm to make a difference. Our Diversity and Inclusion Committee and Culture Committee work to enrich our company culture by promoting equality and celebrating diversity within our team. We’re striving to build a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, experiences, and skills. If you are to join us at our headquarters in Delft, you can expect:

• An international, interdisciplinary team of highly-skilled physicists, engineers, designers and scientists with an open working culture

• A high-curiosity, high-performance and invigorating team dynamic

• Flexible working hours: hybrid working options and travel allowance for commuting to the office

• 30 days annual leave and holiday allowance

• Company-sponsored retreats and Friday lunches

• A modern, open office

• Competitive compensation and participation plan

• Opportunities for international travel for conferences, partnerships and customer visits

As Qblox, we value diversity and welcome everyone from different backgrounds. We are dedicated to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where everyone is encouraged to be themselves.

* Acquisition in response to our vacancies by recruitment agencies is not appreciated *