Operations Technician - Quantum Computing presso Quantinuum

We are seeking a highly-qualified Operations Technician to join our team launching, maintaining, developing, and operating an on-premises Helios quantum computer at a customer site. Helios is our next-generation quantum computer with 98 physical qubits and error rates <10-3. This will be our second Hardware-as-a-Service offering following our installation of a quantum computer at RIKEN’s Wako, Japan campus. The ideal candidate will bring their previous experience developing cutting-edge software in a commercial or research environment to bear on the Helios system.

Key Responsibilities:

Launch, maintain, develop, and operate an H-series quantum computer as part of a small team    

Support the execution of operation and development plans

Remotely operate and maintain cloud-based H-series quantum computers as a part of a global team

Contribute to novel areas of software and hardware development in support of customer-focused operations as able

YOU MUST HAVE:

Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Applied Physics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Development or a related technical field

Experience with collaboration tools (e.g. version control, bug tracking systems) and general programming tools (e.g. a debugger, profiler, software testing tools)

Ability to read, write, and verbally communicate technical topics in English

Ability to travel abroad for training or other business needs

Due to national security requirements imposed by the U.S. Government, candidates for this position must not be a People's Republic of China national or Russian national unless the candidate is also a U.S. citizen

WE VALUE:

2 or more years of post-graduate experience (M.S. or Ph.D. inclusive) in a software development, software engineering, or R&D role

Experience working on software with a team including backend and QA engineers, communicating ideas, and reviewing and writing code

Proficiency in Python and web development

Interest in quantum information science (QIS) and knowledge of fundamental physics or programming concepts related to QIS

Experience with quantum software development platforms such as TKET, Qiskit, or Cirq

Documentation, technical writing, and presentation skills

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