Skip to main contentEnglishEnglishBack to all jobsExperimental AMO PhysicistGarching b. München (DE), Ulm (DE)Full-timePermanent employeeApply for this jobYour missionAt planqc, we are building scalable quantum computers based on neutral atoms — one of the most promising platforms for achieving useful, fault-tolerant quantum computation.This role is made for experimental AMO physicists who want to build state-of-the-art quantum computers.You will bring your deep AMO expertise to the design, construction, characterization, and continuous improvement of our neutral-atom quantum processing unit. You will be part of a large, diverse team, working shoulder to shoulder with hardware engineers, software developers, electronics specialists, and quantum algorithm researchers.Your responsibilitiesDesign, build, characterize, and optimize state-of-the-art neutral-atom quantum computersDevelop and execute measuring campaigns on the quantum processor, track system performance, and maintain stable operating conditionsInvestigate sources of noise, decoherence, and infidelity: systematically diagnose the limiting factors, propose and implement mitigation strategiesAnalyze experimental data rigorously to extract physical insight and guide system improvementsStay current with advances in AMO physics and quantum information science and bring relevant developments into the team's workWhat you bringPhD or Postdoc in AMO physicsStrong hands-on experience building or operating a neutral-atom platform or comparable hardware platformsStrong experimental instincts in systematic debugging and performance optimizationAbility to take ownership of complex physical systems and drive them forward independentlyExcellent analytical skills and comfort working with experimental dataTrack record of peer-reviewed publications in AMO physics or quantum informationProficiency in experiment control, data acquisition, or data analysis (Python preferred)A research background in one or more of the following areas is a strong asset:Optical tweezer arrays / optical latticesRydberg atomsTwo-valence-electron atomsAtomic clocks or atomic interferometersQuantum gates and quantum computation with atomsWhat characterizes youYou are passionate about pushing the frontiers of experimental AMO physicsYou take ownership and drive complex physical systems forward independentlyYou are rigorous and detail-oriented, and enjoy systematically diagnosing sources of noise and errorYou thrive in a collaborative, interdisciplinary team environmentYou are motivated by turning fundamental physics into real, working quantum hardwareWhy join planqcAt planqc, you will work on one of the most promising quantum computing architectures alongside a highly driven and collaborative team spanning physics, engineering, and software.We combine deep-tech research with an engineering mindset, turning scientific breakthroughs into scalable quantum systems.Joining us means:Working on cutting-edge neutral atom quantum hardwareTaking ownership of quantum systems from day oneCollaborating with an exceptional, international team across disciplinesContributing to a fast-growing quantum startup at a pivotal stageIn addition, we offer a competitive benefits package including professional development opportunities, conference participation, health benefits, company pension and much more!If you’re excited about building quantum hardware from the ground up and pushing the limits of experimental physics, we’d love to hear from you.About usplanqc builds neutral-atom quantum computers based on arrays of optically trapped atoms controlled with high-precision laser systems. Our platform combines technologies from optical lattice clocks, quantum gas microscopes and fast Rydberg gates into a scalable computing architecture.Founded in 2022 as a spin-off from MPQ and LMU Munich, we translate more than a decade of AMO research into deployable quantum systems. Our work spans vacuum and laser hardware, control electronics,...
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