Research Scientist jobs in United States

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Q-CTRL

Senior Research Scientist, Superconducting Hardware

Q-CTRL

Posted: 10/21/2026
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Troveo AI

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Medtronic

Senior Principal Scientist – Electromagnetic Physics

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Posted: 10/19/2026
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Posted: 10/19/2026
TPG

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Q-CTRL

Senior Research Scientist, Superconducting Hardware

Q-CTRL
Posted 10/21/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • United StatesSenior💰 $150,000 - $225,000 per yearWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in superconducting qubit physics and RF engineering, with a strong focus on calibrating two-qubit gates and developing runtime calibration methods. Proficient in software development for qubit measurement and control, utilizing programming languages such as Python, C++, or Rust.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Superconducting Qubit PhysicsCalibration Of Two-Qubit GatesFPGA ComputePython ProgrammingResearch Experience

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
PythonRustC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Design and test novel calibration techniques for two-qubit gates across different hardware architectures
  • Develop scalable protocols for processor optimization, including cross-talk mitigation, leakage reduction, and defect mitigation
  • Conduct research in runtime control strategies leveraging low-latency compute
  • Collaborate with engineering and product teams to translate ideas and research outcomes into production-level software
  • Explain, document, and present research solutions in accessible language
  • Advance control and calibration of superconducting quantum hardware
  • Develop runtime calibration methods for optimizing two-qubit gates
  • Push calibration execution closer to hardware using FPGA compute and low-latency communication with the compute host

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Advanced degree in Physics, Engineering, or a closely related discipline
  • PhD preferred; exceptional candidates with previous industry experience may be considered
  • 3+ years of experience conducting research in a relevant field
  • Deep understanding of superconducting qubit physics and RF engineering
  • Expertise calibrating two-qubit gates for transmon architectures, including tunable couplers, parametric gates, and cross-resonance
  • Experience with the calibration control stack, signal chain, and FPGAs
  • Understanding of software development best practices
  • Experience developing software modules for qubit measurement and control using Python, C++, or Rust

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Annual discretionary bonuses may be available
  • Equity potential
  • Competitive benefits
  • Flexible work arrangements

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Hard Skills
Calibration TechniquesProcessor OptimizationRuntime Control StrategiesSignal ChainSoftware Development Best Practices
Soft Skills
CollaborationCommunicationDocumentation
Tools & Technologies
FPGALow-Latency Communication
Certifications & Qualifications
Advanced Degree In PhysicsPhD Preferred
Industry Keywords
Transmon ArchitecturesTunable CouplersParametric GatesCross-ResonanceQubit Measurement And Control