Senior Quantum Systems Test Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Description

Senior Quantum Systems Test Engineers at Photonic are part of the Quantum Systems Integration team, and are responsible for defining, creating, and executing tests on Photonic’s quantum computers. Your expertise in understanding how to test complex systems and report critical metrics is essential for the development of quantum computers that provide commercial value.

Your work will influence directly how Photonic’s fault-tolerant utility-scale distributed quantum computer is used and operated.

You'll work closely with high-performing teams of scientists, product engineers, and business units on a range of topics. You will enjoy the thrill of learning new technology and new science, while bringing your significant algorithm development knowledge, open mind, and creativity to tackle key challenges as we build the world’s first truly scalable quantum computing system.

Please include a cover letter with your resume (in one file) describing how you would be a great fit at Photonic and what attributes you could bring to our growing team.

WHAT WE NEED YOU TO DO

• Design, engineer, and execute tests and benchmarking of Photonic quantum computers.
• Implement scalable code to interface with distributed quantum hardware.
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test suites that cover functionality, performance, stability, and scalability.
• Creatively solve system level problems to “make it work”. Examples can include exploring novel tests for debugging, suggesting improvements to hardware and software stack based on System level learnings, supporting troubleshooting efforts across involved teams.
• Collaborate across diverse teams of technical experts.
• Contribute to test coverage metrics, quality gates, and release criteria for internal milestones and customer deliveries.
• Effectively articulate technical challenges and solutions.

WHAT YOU BRING TO OUR TEAM

WHY YOU SHOULD WORK WITH US

The description above is what we think an ideal candidate would look like for this role. At Photonic, we understand that everyone has a different work and life journey. If you feel your experience is close to what we've described, but you might not meet all the requirements, please still apply! All roles listed are for current vacancies. While artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used to assist in reviewing applicant profiles, they do not determine candidate outcomes. Our hiring decisions are made by people, not algorithms. We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences, knowing that these very differences inspire innovation and build better teams. If there are any accommodations our team can make throughout our hiring process, please let us know.