RF​/Microwave Researcher

Location: Yorktown Heights

** Introduction*
* IBM Quantum is seeking talented researchers to contribute to the development of advanced high-performance circuits and subsystems for quantum computing systems. We focus on the design and system integration of microwave components such as quantum limited and low-noise amplifiers and isolators in superconducting qubit readout chains.

** Your role and responsibilities*
* The successful candidate will contribute to the development of novel superconducting qubit measurement systems. We are looking for a team player with strong writing and presentation skills, who is able to create and communicate technical ideas, and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team. The candidate must be able to work successfully with a diverse and dynamic team of both operational and technical personnel, collaborate with team members, work independently, and take their own initiative.

** Required technical and professional expertise*
* * Demonstrated RF/microwave filter design knowledge: notch filters, bandpass filters, diplexers

* Mastery of EM modeling, circuit design and layout tools e.g. Keysight ADS, EMPro tools, Ansys HFSS, Cadence/Clarity tools, COMSOL

* Familiarity with a variety of test equipment, such as vector network analyzers

** Preferred technical and professional experience*
* * Familiarity with superconducting parametric amplifiers or related devices

* Familiarity with trilayer Josephson junction devices or similarly complex device architectures

* Prior experience working across large collaborations

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