Quantum Product Research

Quantum Machines is now expanding into a significant new market; were looking for an exceptional individual to lead the research of this effort. This is a rare opportunity to operate with the resources and credibility of an established, well-funded quantum technology company with hundreds of customers, while being part of the core team that builds something from the ground up. This role sits within a nascent, fast-growing initiative at Quantum Machines -early enough that there is still real room to shape the research agenda, the measurement approach, and the team itself. You will bring deep, practical expertise in quantum device physics to bear on a new technical direction, working closely with QMs Product & Architecture Lead and broader engineering organization to ground product and architecture decisions in real experimental practice. We are seeking enthusiastic individuals with hands-on research experience and a strong grasp of evolving quantum technologies, fabrication processes and qubit measurement. The ideal candidate will bring deep experimental insight, define and validate the measurement protocols the initiative depends on, and collaborate closely with QM product, architecture and R&D teams, as well as with QM partners, customers and prospects. Key Responsibilities 33Domain Expertise: Build and maintain a deep, end-to-end understanding of qubit and quantum hardware systems relevant to the initiative. 33Experimental Depth: Build a deep, practical understanding of the physical setup and control flow needed for real device work, together with deep knowledge of and hands-on experience with the stages of industry fabrication processes and the key parameters that govern them. 33Scaling Insight: Help define how measurement approaches extend and generalize as needs grow, identifying bottlenecks along the way. 33Product Collaboration: Support translation of these insights into clear product requirements and reference architectures, working with the Product & Architecture Lead and engineering teams. Validation: Validate proposed approaches against the physics, through hands-on experimentation, modelling, and direct device work. 33Community Engagement: Engage with the broader research community to ground the roadmap in real, emerging directions in the field. Requirements Key Requirements 33Proven research leadership experience, with a track record of driving deep technical insight from first principles - Must 33Ph.D. in quantum physics or a closely related field, with required familiarity and experience in quantum computing technologies, materials and industrial fabrication processes - Must 333+ years of experimental quantum physics and/or computing, with genuine hands-on device experience - Must 33High technical acumen and the ability to comprehend and make tradeoffs within complex systems - Must 33Comfort with ambiguity -this role is not for someone who needs a fully-formed playbook - Must 33Excellent oral and written communication skills in English; excellent presentation skills - Must 33Strong organizational and time-management skills; a self-driven individual with a high level of independence and discipline - Must 33Team player with the ability to collaborate closely with other teams - Must 33Deep, hands-on experience with superconducting qubits - Strong Advantage 33Experience with spin qubits, in addition to superconducting - An Advantage 33Track record of excellent scientific achievement (publications, novel experimental results) - An Advantage 33Past experience in working in a rapidly growing start up environment - An Advantage 33Willingness to travel for customer engagement.