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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'l 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 - Characterize superconducting qubits and devices through cryogenic measurements, including coherence, relaxation, spectroscopy, and two-qubit gate performance. - Develop and execute measurement experiments using RF/microwave instrumentation, dilution refrigerators, and automated data-acquisition systems; analyze data to identify device and process limitations. - Collaborate with fabrication, design, and software teams to diagnose device performance issues, improve qubit yield and quality, and translate characterization results into actionable hardware improvements. Required technical and professional expertise - BS or MS in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related technical field, with hands-on experience in experimental quantum hardware, microwave/RF measurements, or cryogenic systems. - Proficiency with laboratory instrumentation, data acquisition, and analysis; ability to troubleshoot complex experimental systems and communicate results effectively across multidisciplinary engineering teams. Preferred technical and professional experience - Experience characterizing superconducting qubits and/or microwave devices, including spectroscopy, coherence measurements (T1/T2), resonator measurements, and analysis of qubit performance. - Basic proficiency with AI/ML tools for data analysis, experiment automation, troubleshooting, and improving engineering workflows; familiarity with tools such as Python-based AI/ML libraries or generative AI assistants is a plus. IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 27, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Nov 2, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 2, 2026 - Listed for: 6 days - Location: Yorktown Heights, NY[Apply on IBM’s careers site →](https://ibm.dejobs.org/jobs/E53D3F49BC994C60ACFFE18DDF70CDAF/) ## More jobs at IBM ### [2026 Intern Conversion: Hardware Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ibm/jobs/601618636629d074c1d1/) Yorktown Heights, NY ### [Network Automation Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ibm/jobs/b701518bd603e9e12a67/) Yorktown Heights, NY ### [Operations Project Manager Internship - 2027](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ibm/jobs/1153ecfe608a2f4ca289/) Yorktown Heights, NY ### [Quantum Computing Systems Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ibm/jobs/f203c6551c3def17c822/) Yorktown Heights, NY ### [Quantum Interposer Integration Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ibm/jobs/ff0c8cb9b134f7369868/) Yorktown Heights, NY ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Tech IP Library Characterization Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/qualcomm/jobs/8c27252b94fae4bd4dfd/) Qualcomm · Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico ### [Semiconductor Device Characterization Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bae-systems/jobs/1da3d2f11baf82f9718a/) BAE Systems · Nashua, New Hampshire, United States ### [Qubit Control Physical Design Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/intel/jobs/e657519590976b2466e4/) Intel · US, Oregon, Hillsboro ### [Advisor, LNP Characterization — Analytical Development](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/eli-lilly/jobs/e4f1df7deae3714bf059/) Eli Lilly · Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America ### [Quantum Superconducting Qubit Integration](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/globalfoundries/jobs/3ae414b8890e42a4c704/) GlobalFoundries · Malta, New York, United States of America OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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