Research Quantum Demonstration Experimentalist Multiple Cities

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Your role and responsibilities

As an Experimental Research Scientist with IBM Quantum, you will play a key role in advancing the frontier of quantum computing by pushing the limits of today’s most sophisticated quantum hardware. You will develop and execute first-of-a-kind experimental demonstrations that extend the capabilities and performance of IBM’s quantum processors.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement novel quantum hardware demonstrations, showcasing new capabilities that expand the reach of IBM’s quantum systems.
• Collaborate closely with theorists, experimental physicists, and software engineers to design and execute groundbreaking, advantage-scale experiments.
• Leverage advanced quantum technologies such as error mitigation, dynamic circuits, high-performance computing integrations, and quantum error correction.
• Apply deep knowledge of device physics to optimize experimental performance and influence the design of next-generation quantum hardware.
• Contribute to the advancement of the full quantum computing technology stack, ensuring that quantum computing becomes more usable, robust, and scalable.
• Engage collaboratively within a research and development environment, participate in executive speaker sessions, and demonstrate strong problem‑solving and communication skills.

Required education

Doctorate Degree

Preferred education

Doctorate Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

• At least 3 years of relevant research experience in experimental quantum computing, simulation, or control. Doctoral research experience may be included.
• Proven record of research and accomplishment.
• Programming experience (Python preferred).

Preferred technical and professional experience

• Strong understanding of superconducting qubit device physics or comparable quantum hardware architectures.
• Strong publication record in high-impact journals or top conference proceedings.
• Familiarity with Git and/or Github.
• Experience with Qiskit or similar quantum software development frameworks.

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