Associate Quantum Hardware Physicist - L1
Nord Quantique
Other Engineering
Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
CAD 105k-122k / year
Posted on Apr 1, 2026
Associate Quantum Hardware Physicist – L1(permanent position, 40 hours per week)Contact: (819) 975-4654, career@nordquantique.ca Team: Quantum HardwareSupervisor: Quantum Hardware Team LeadCollaboration: Quantum Theory Team, EM Design Team, Mechanical Design & Manufacturing Team, Software Team Our current needsAs part of our continued growth, we are seeking an exceptional individual with a strong track record of experimental work in quantum computing with superconducting circuits. This person will assist our team in developing and scaling up our technology. Working in close collaboration with Quantum Theory, EM Design and Software teams, the candidate will:- Lead and execute experimental projects to push hardware capabilities- Perform measurements to benchmark quantum error correction and gate performance- Implement novel quantum error correction codes and gate schemes with Quantum Theory team- Generate and validate calibration routines to improve performance- Digest scientific data and feedback to the EM Design and Quantum Theory teams Education and experience requirements :- PhD or MS + 2 years experience in experimental physics Sought expertise and knowledge:- Experimental quantum computing in any hardware platform- RF and pulsed measurement of qubits- Analysis of experimental data- Advanced level in English, to communicate with international team members- Circuit QED, an asset- Python know-how and git best practices, an asset- Intermediate knowledge of French, an asset Salary: $105 000 – $122 000Vacation: 5 weeks per yearBenefits: Group insurance (including dental care), virtual care, lifestyle spending account (all available after 3 months of service)Working language: English and/or FrenchWorkplace: Espace Quantique 1, 1950 rue Roy, Sherbrooke, QC, J1K 1B7