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There are two things that set us apart from anyone else, our one of a kind quantum computer and our exceptional people. Employees of D-Wave include some of the world’s leading scientists. Our people work on high-impact technology that will help to solve some of humanity’s greatest challenges.
D-Wave is looking for exceptionally motivated people who love to see the impact of their work on a daily basis, who will do whatever it takes to ensure success of the company, and who want to be a part of something special. D-Wave is working to radically change what it is possible to do with computers. Our mission is to integrate new discoveries in physics and computer science into new breakthrough approaches to computation. We are committed to commercializing quantum computers. The company's flagship product, the D-Wave Two, is built around a novel type of superconducting quantum processor. D-Wave Two systems are currently in use by on-line customers and by customers in the field such as NASA & Google
Position Description
Within this challenging and exciting position, you will be responsible for identifying and solving problems, arising in the design, development, and performance of advanced superconducting quantum optimization processors.
Responsibilities
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Design, test, and analysis of quantum information processors.
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Design and implement novel experiments to debug and develop hardware.
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Develop a code base for calibrating and operating processors.
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Document experimental results in a clear manner.
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Communication with internal teams such as marketing, intellectual property, and engineering.
Required Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in experimental physics
- Recent Post Doc or Research Experience
- Experience in superconducting quantum computing and digital circuitry (such as SFQ logic)
- Strong software engineering skills related to data acquisition, experimental design and data analysis
- Proven ability to publish results of experimental work in peer reviewed journals
- Experience working with dilution refrigerators, and low noise electronics and measurements
- Experience with or willingness to learn LISP
- Highly motivated to work with practical quantum computing systems
- Creative, energetic, self-motivated individual who can work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team
- Able to work in a time-sensitive environment on a wide variety of problems
- Excellent communication skills