QPU Development Engineer - Fixed term

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

In this role, you will help our Fabrication team develop new and improved fabrication processes for the next generation of quantum processing units. You will spend most of your time in the cleanroom, running development experiments across modules like lithography, etching, wet processing and deposition. Your work will directly shape how our chips perform, and how fast we can learn our way to better QPUs.

This is a 1 year fixed term position to support the team during a parental leave. Joining a team of 6 people working closely with Process Engineers, Technicians, and Equipment Engineers.

What you'll actually do Execute hands on development work for fabrication steps within one or multiple quantum chip process modules

Design and run hypothesis driven experiments to explore process parameters and new technology concepts

Analyze experimental data, make clear conclusions, and plan the next development iteration

Contribute to improving quantum chip performance (e.g., coherence time, qubit uniformity, signal routing capabilities).

Collaborate closely with QPU Process Engineers, Technicians, and Equipment Engineers to run experiments and solve technical issues

Keep accurate and traceable documentation of experiments and results

Support process integration with Cleanroom and Chip Production teams when needed

Help transfer mature processes to Process Engineering for stabilization and production implementation

Report technical progress and development i