Sobre esta vaga de R&D Lead - Scalable Quantum Devices na QuantWare
About Us
QuantWare is building the world’s most powerful quantum processors to solve humanity's greatest challenges. We do this with our unique VIO™ technology, the only QPU architecture that breaks the hardware barriers that have held quantum computing back, unlocking the path to MegaQubit quantum processors.
With VIO, we are paving the way for the hyper-scale quantum computers that will change the world. And delivering on that vision demands people who don’t shy away from tackling the hardest challenges of our time. That’s where you come in!
As R&D Lead you will lead and coordinate technical work across several research and development projects focused on developing scalable and high-quality quantum devices.
What You'll Be Doing
Drive Project Progress
Identify and manage the critical path across R&D projects
Prioritise and sequence tasks based on impact and dependencies
Ensure the team moves forward in a focused and efficient manner
Develop and Execute Experimental Strategy
Design and plan experiments
Define hypotheses and expected outcomes
Determine what experiments to run and why
Design Hamiltonians for experimental devices
Analyse and interpret results
Document and analyse experimental data
Represent findings with appropriate data visualisation
Interpret results and determine next experimental steps
Communicate outcomes and implications to internal stakeholders
Coordinate Cross-Functional Efforts
Work closely with design, fabrication, and measurement team members
Ensure R&D cycle is coherent and efficient
Balance scientific rigor with pragmatic progress
Maintain alignment with broader project and organisational goals
Anticipate and Manage Uncertainty
Identify technical risks and bottlenecks early
Plan for potential failure modes and contingencies
Adapt experimental strategies dynamically based on new information
Your Profile
4+ years working in experimental physics with superconducting qubits
Experience with the R&D full cycle: design → fabrication → measurement
Hands-on, practical, and focused on getting good results
Comfortable taking initiative and guiding others when needed
Lucid thinker, good communicator and influencer, pro-active/pragmatic and willing to push for decisions when a direction is needed
Don't tick every box? Apply anyway. We know great candidates don't always follow a straight path, and we value diverse experience, perspectives, and ways of thinking. If this role excites you and you believe you can make an impact, we'd love to hear from you!
What We Offer:
At QuantWare, you’ll be part of a high-performing team of world-class experts in an ambitious, fast-moving environment. From day one, you’ll have the trust, tools, and support to do your best work. Here’s what you can expect:
Competitive salary - A salary that reflects the impact and importance of the role (and of course 8% holiday allowance)
Pension that’s built to last - A generous and future-proof pension plan that includes partner and dependent coverage.
Flexibility built on trust - We focus on outcomes. Work flexibly, in a hybrid setup, with an open vacation policy that lets you manage your time
Personal growth - We invest in your L&D, with a budget available to each team member, dependent on their individual ambitions, development needs, and performance
A connected team - We make space to celebrate wins together, with team events, offsites, and spontaneous moments that bring us closer
Diversity & Inclusion at QuantWare
We’re an ambitious company, not only for our goals but also to become an even more diverse and inclusive team. We know this helps us with better decisions, more innovation, and strengthens our culture. In particular, we’d love to see more women in the quantum industry!
So if you’re a female talent, excited about this opportunity but don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply.
As part of our recruitment process, candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment screening.
