Quantum Engineer, Calibration & Benchmarking

At IQM, we build world-leading quantum computers for the well-being of humankind. We design systems to tackle computational challenges beyond the practical limits of classical machines. Our work sits at the edge of science and engineering. It's complex, demanding, and deeply collaborative. We turn deep research into reliable, full-stack systems that drive discoveries in fields like medicine, energy, and technology, reshaping how the world computes.

Join the team that gives quantum a heartbeat.

The work

We are looking for a Quantum Engineer to join our Calibration and Benchmarking team, focusing on improving the performance of superconducting quantum processors.

In this role, you will work hands-on with quantum hardware to develop, optimize, and execute calibration and benchmarking protocols. Your work will directly influence QPU performance by identifying bottlenecks, improving calibration strategies, and providing critical feedback to design, simulation, and fabrication teams.

You will play a key role in validating new QPU architectures and supporting IQM's roadmap toward high-performance and scalable quantum computing systems.

What you'll actually doPerform calibration and benchmarking on latest-generation QPUs

Develop and improve calibration protocols and optimization strategies for large scale processors

Analyze experimental data to identify performance bottlenecks and improvement opportunities

Perform measurements over iterations of superconducting qubit devices and provide feedback to design, simulation and fabrication teams

Contribute to system-level optimization, balancing performance and efficiency

Provide input to development of calibration software and automated QPU tune-up frameworks

Support delivery processes, including QPU calibration and preparation for deployment

Collaborate with cross-functional teams across hardware, software, and system engineering

What we're looking forPhD in Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (o