Quantum Computing Systems Engineer

Skip to content IBM < Back to search results Quantum Computing Systems Engineer Yorktown Heights, New York, United States Professional Email X LinkedIn Apply now Introduction At IBM Research, we are the innovation engine of IBM. Exploring what’s next in computing and shaping the technologies the world will rely on tomorrow. From advancing AI and hybrid cloud to pioneering practical quantum computing, we anticipate challenges and unlock new opportunities for clients, partners, and society. Working in Research means joining a team that accelerates discovery at the intersection of high-performance computing, AI, quantum, and cloud. You’ll collaborate with leading scientists, engineers, and visionaries to push boundaries and turn ideas into reality. With a culture built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration, IBM Research offers the opportunity to grow your career while contributing to breakthroughs that transform industries and change the world. Your role and responsibilities We are seeking a highly skilled systems engineer to join the IBM Quantum team. In this role, you will partner with infrastructural technology teams to accelerate IBM Quantum’s progress towards fault-tolerant quantum computers. Your responsibilities will include defining and implementing cross-team integration and test plans as well as establishing best practices for engineering documentation, requirements tracking, and change control. This role will provide broad exposure to IBM’s efforts across signal delivery, control electronics, cryogenics, and readout hardware, offering candidates ample opportunities to self-identify domains in which they can make deep technical contributions. Required education Master's Degree Preferred education Doctorate Degree Required technical and professional expertise   Masters in physics, electrical engineering or related field Strong technical communication skills   Preferred technical and professional experience PhD in physics, electrical engineering or related field Technical expertise with one or more of the following areas: complex circuit test, low noise measurement, microwave electronics, test automation, qubit calibration and test Strong knowledge of component and system level performance metrics for quantum computers Leadership experience as demonstrated by prior roles in technical product, program, or personnel management   ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT IBM Research is the organic growth engine of IBM and an innovation engine for our customers and partners. As part of this mission, IBM Research anticipates and examines 'What's Next in Computing' to ultimately create and integrate the technologies the world relies upon to solve big challenges and unlock new opportunities. We create and pioneer new markets for IBM, our partners and customers as exemplified in our ongoing quest to reach practical and large-scale quantum computing. Across IBM Research, we realize the power and potential to accelerate discovery with our partners and clients by combining the power of high performance computing, AI, and Quantum, all integrated through the hybrid cloud. YOUR LIFE @ IBM In a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better. Being an IBMer means you’ll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you’ll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst...