Rigetti, Senior Quantum Engineer, Readout

Key Responsibilities

• Lead superconducting qubit measurements to characterize dispersive readout of our quantum circuits
• Develop novel measurement techniques and pulse optimizations for readout speed or fidelity, and implement them in Rigetti’s Python-based calibration and characterization software
• Collaborate with theory and simulation teams to build or validate models that describe readout performance
• Specify improvements to the quantum chip layout, signal lines, and electronics, work with the hardware and device design teams to build them
• Develop protocols to accelerate circuit execution and enable error-correcting codes, including reset, mid-circuit measurement, and ancilla readout

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Physics, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering or a related field, plus 2+ years of industry and/or postdoctoral experience
• Deep expertise in circuit quantum electrodynamics and dispersive readout in particular
• Demonstrated ability to perform measurements on quantum systems and explain the results through theory and/or simulation
• Exposure to superconducting qubits, either in academic or industrial settings
• Experience with software development in an industry setting, in languages such as Python, C, C++, Rust, etc.
• Experience with low-level pulse optimization of quantum gates or readout
• Able to excel in a collaborative environment
• Excellent communication skills

Pay

$170,000 - $200,000 a year

Schedule

Full-time

Benefits

Rigetti offers a full slate of benefits from competitive salaries, equity, medical, dental and vision for employees as well as a 401(k) plan, a paid parental leave program, rejuvenation days, and a vacation policy that aligns with local regulations and industry standards.

About Rigetti

Rigetti Computing is a pioneer in full-stack quantum computing. The company has operated quantum computers over the cloud since 2017 and serves global enterprise, government, and research clients through its Rigetti Quantum Cloud Services platform. The company’s proprietary quantum-classical infrastructure provides ultra-low latency integration with public and private clouds for high-performance practical quantum computing. Rigetti has developed the industry’s first multi-chip quantum processor for scalable quantum computing systems. The company designs and manufactures its chips in-house at Fab-1, the industry’s first dedicated and integrated quantum device manufacturing facility. Rigetti was founded in 2013 and today employs more than 150 people with offices in the United States, U.K., and Australia. Learn more at www.rigetti.com.

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