Systems Engineer

PsiQuantum is on a mission to build the world’s first fault tolerant quantum computer capable of tackling today’s most intractable computational challenges to deliver transformative results.    We know that means it will need roughly 1 million qubits and will be building scale in size. 

Quantum computing is expected to deliver breakthroughs for today’s still impossible computational tasks. By harnessing the laws of quantum physics, quantum computers can provide exponential performance increases over even the most powerful of today’s conventional supercomputers offering the potential for extraordinary advances across a broad range of applications including climate, energy, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials design, and many more. 

PsiQuantum is uniquely positioned to deliver on the promise of quantum computing. Our architecture is based on photonics which gives us the ability to produce our components using high-volume semiconductor manufacturing processes, the same processes that have been applied in telecommunications and data center applications for decades.  Since photons don’t feel heat, we can take advantage of existing cryogenic cooling systems, the kind that have been operating at facilities like Stanford Linear Accelerator (SLAC) since 2018.  And because photons are basically light, they can move between subsystems using standard fiber connectivity, without the need for transduction in and out. 

Our team is working across the full stack of quantum computing, from quantum architecture to photonic chip manufacturing, advanced opto-electronic packaging, hardware systems design, quantum algorithms and software tools, and cryogenic cooling.   We’re a highly motivated and collaborative group focused on a singular goal - building the world’s first Fault Tolerant Quantum Computer on the fastest path possible. 

There’s more work to be done and we are looking for exceptional talent to join us on this extraordinary journey! 

Job Summary:

Systems Engineers drive and support overall system design. Initially, they will be expected to provide broad supporting contributions to system design and support the bring-up of many new technologies and designs. Exact responsibilities are diverse and may vary between hardware, software and firmware. Once more experience with our systems has been gained, the engineer is likely to be assigned responsibilities for supporting and developing further electronics for a key subsystem of the machine.

Responsibilities:

• Work under & report to the senior development team.
• Develop and augment hardware, firmware and software designs with an understanding of how these interact with each other.
• Interact with the design & component teams and look for optimizations that cross disciplines.
• Provide review support for other team members to ensure first-time success with new designs.
• Adapt to new challenges and develop new skills to suit the task at hand.

Experience/Qualifications:

• Expertise in a minimum of two programming languages out of: C(++), Python and VHDL/Verilog.
• Expertise designing their own hardware / firmware / software.
• Experience working with custom hardware and debugging issues.
• 3+ years of relevant experience with examples of specific personal achievements including sample code / designs.
• Eagerness to learn new software, firmware and hardware, and understand the relationships between them.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• B.Sc in Science / Engineering, particularly Physics or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience with several computing languages, programming methodologies and designs.
• Experience with multi-threading and / or concurrent programming techniques (FPGA / GPU / processor).
• Circuit design and layout.
• High-speed serial and RF electronics.
• Analog electronics.
• Understanding of photonics & non-linear optics.

PsiQuantum provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. PsiQuantum does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable laws.

We are not accepting unsolicited resumes from employment agencies.