Senior Quantum Engineer, Hybrid Interconnect

Applied Materials

. Pathfind and develop hybrid quantum interconnect technologies for scalable and modular quantum systems .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeSanta Clara • California • United StatesSenior💰 $138,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in quantum devices and interfaces, with a strong focus on design, fabrication, and characterization of hybrid quantum systems. Proficient in troubleshooting complex integration challenges and collaborating across multiple disciplines within quantum technology.

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Quantum Device DesignQuantum TransductionSingle-Photon DetectionElectrical CharacterizationSuperconducting Materials

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Hard Skills

Quantum MemorySolid-State Qubit InterfacesDevice FabricationCryogenic CharacterizationOptical CharacterizationMicrowave CharacterizationMaterials AnalysisIntegration ProcessesHeterogeneous IntegrationPerformance Troubleshooting

Soft Skills

Analytical Problem-SolvingCommunication SkillsCollaborationJudgmentNegotiation

Industry Keywords

Quantum Interconnect TechnologiesScalable Quantum SystemsPhotonic DevicesProcess EngineeringPackaging Engineering

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Pathfind and develop hybrid quantum interconnect technologies for scalable and modular quantum systems
Design and develop devices for quantum transduction, single-photon detection, quantum memory, and solid-state qubit-to-photon interfaces
Translate quantum-system and interconnect requirements into device, materials, fabrication, and integration specifications
Design and characterize hybrid quantum devices and test structures
Connect device-level performance with system-level requirements
Develop and optimize fabrication and integration processes involving superconducting, photonic, semiconductor, and other quantum materials and devices
Investigate heterogeneous integration approaches combining multiple quantum device technologies within scalable architectures
Design experiments and perform electrical, optical, microwave, and cryogenic characterization
Analyze device performance and relationships among materials, interfaces, fabrication processes, and quantum performance
Troubleshoot complex device and integration challenges and improve performance, reproducibility, and scalability
Collaborate across quantum physics, photonics, superconducting devices, materials, process engineering, packaging, and system engineering
Evaluate emerging quantum interconnect technologies and identify opportunities for advanced semiconductor manufacturing to enable system-level scaling

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong background in quantum devices and interfaces
Expertise in one or more of: quantum transduction, single-photon detection, quantum memory, and solid-state qubit interfaces to optical or microwave photons
Experience in device design, fabrication, and characterization highly desirable
Expertise spanning superconducting, photonic, semiconductor, and other quantum materials and devices
Ability to design and characterize hybrid quantum devices and test structures
Ability to perform electrical, optical, microwave, and cryogenic characterization
Ability to analyze relationships among materials, interfaces, fabrication processes, and quantum performance
Ability to troubleshoot complex device and integration challenges
Ability to collaborate across quantum physics, photonics, superconducting devices, materials, process engineering, packaging, and system engineering
Demonstrated depth and/or breadth of expertise in a specialized discipline or field
Ability to interpret internal and external business challenges and recommend best practices
Ability to lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity
Sophisticated analytical problem-solving and judgment
Ability to communicate difficult concepts and negotiate differing viewpoints

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Bonus program eligibility, as applicable
Stock award program eligibility, as applicable
Supportive work culture encouraging learning, development, and career growth
Relocation eligibility
Accessibility and application assistance
10% travel