Quantum Demonstration Experimentalist II

Location: Yorktown Heights, NY; San Jose, CA; Cambridge, MA, USA

Job Type: Full-Time, Professional, Hybrid

Responsibilities: Lead the development of novel quantum hardware demonstrations that expand the capabilities of IBM Quantum systems. Identify and pursue high-impact experimental opportunities and first-of-a-kind demonstrations. Lead cross-functional research with theorists, experimental physicists, software engineers, and hardware engineers. Design, execute, and interpret advantage-scale experiments on quantum hardware. Apply advanced techniques including error mitigation, dynamic circuits, high-performance computing integration, and quantum error correction. Use quantum computing and device physics expertise to identify performance-limiting mechanisms and develop improvements. Help shape technical direction across the quantum computing technology stack; Identify opportunities to make quantum computing more usable, robust, and scalable. Provide technical leadership in a multidisciplinary research environment. Communicate research directions and results to technical and executive audiences. Mentor other researchers and build alignment across teams. Define and lead complex experimental research projects involving multiple technical disciplines.

Qualifications: Doctorate degree. At least 5 years of relevant experience in experimental quantum computing, simulation, or control, including postdoctoral or professional research experience. Demonstrated record of independent research and technical achievement. Ability to identify important research problems, develop experimental approaches, and drive projects to meaningful results. Deep experimental experience with quantum computing systems; Experience designing, executing, and interpreting experiments on quantum hardware. Strong programming skills, preferably in Python. Experience developing research-quality scientific software. Ability to lead technical collaborations across experimental physics, theory, software, and hardware engineering.

Preferred: Deep understanding of superconducting qubit device physics or comparable quantum hardware architectures. Understanding of the relationship between device behavior and system-level performance. Experience with quantum control, error suppression, error mitigation, dynamic circuits, or quantum error correction. Strong research record demonstrated through publications, technical leadership, or significant experimental results. Experience leading complex experimental research projects involving multiple technical disciplines. Proficiency with Git/GitHub and collaborative software development practices. Experience with Qiskit or similar quantum software development frameworks.

Benefits and Compensation: Projected salary range of $200,000 to $268,000 per year. Healthcare benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision, and mental health coverage. Financial programs including 401(k), cash balance pension plan, employee stock purchase plan, financial counseling, life insurance, and disability coverage. Performance-based salary incentive opportunities.12 paid holidays; Minimum 56 hours of sick time and 120 hours of vacation.12 weeks of parental bonding leave, subject to IBM policy. Additional paid family and care leave where applicable. Access to IBM's AI-driven learning platform, training resources, and industry-recognized certifications. Employee resource groups, volunteer opportunities, and retail discounts.