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[Apply on Western Digital’s careers site →](https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/WesternDigital/744000154751311-quantum-device-low-temperature-measurement-scientist) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Western Digital](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/western-digital/) / Quantum Device Low Temperature Measurement Scientist ## Job description We are seeking a talented researcher to join our team and drive innovative research projects in quantum computing, specifically to focus on low temperature characterization of superconducting qubits. You will play a pivotal role in innovating novel device designs and low temperature RF metrology technologies to address emerging challenges, specifically focusing on improvement and uniformity of qubit coherence times and qubit gate operations, at the high throughput, that will establish online low temperature characterization capabilities of manufactured wafers. The successful candidates are expected to be self-driven scientists and engineers, willing to seamlessly switch between different design, low temperature RF characterization and low temperature metrology needs in a project. ### ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Lead and execute research projects in quantum computing, from superconducting qubits design, to packaging to low temperature RF metrology Collaborate with product teams to tackle novel challenges and develop innovative solutions. ### Collaboration Stay current with industry and academic trends, publishing papers and presenting at conferences. ### Reporting Develop and present detailed reports and visualizations to communicate findings, trends, and actionable insights to stakeholders at all levels. ### Motivation Highly self-motivated problem solver able to thrive in unstructured environment. Ability to independently pursue fundamental research, including paper writing and publishing. ### Communication Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex data and insights clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. ### Analytical Skills Demonstrated ability to quickly grasp and address challenges outside of immediate field of expertise. ## Qualifications ### Required Ph.D degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science or related Experience in device nanofabrication challenges, packaging and low temperature characterization of superconducting qubits based devices. Experience in understanding and simulation of low temperature RF measurement of qubit devices Other experiences related to other device systems, materials characterization, electronic and optical device characterization are equally important Proficiency in a wide array of programming languages, like Python, Rust, TCL, or C, and the ability to choose the right one for the task, including knowledge (or willingness to acquire knowledge) of FPGA based microcontrollers Experience in low temperature resonators and superconducting qubits based devices characterization expected ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 9, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 9 days - Location: San Jose, CA, United States - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Western Digital’s careers site →](https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/WesternDigital/744000154751311-quantum-device-low-temperature-measurement-scientist) ## More jobs at Western Digital ### [Quantum Compute Simulation Scientist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/western-digital/jobs/04b4c70bcf82501d1f72/) San Jose, CA, United States ### [Associate, Corporate Development Analyst](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/western-digital/jobs/4889658d1c7d80120d4c/) San Jose, CA, United States ### [Associate, Corporate Strategy Analyst](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/western-digital/jobs/79d839611fcd2fe56fe6/) San Jose, CA, United States ### [Counsel, IP Compliance](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/western-digital/jobs/28b7139369d00f13b329/) San Jose, CA, United States ### [Customer Failure Analysis Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/western-digital/jobs/4717456340039146ac31/) San Jose, CA, United States ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Senior Systems Engineer – Low-Level Networking (Rust / DPDK)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hitachi/jobs/1b32aa77d6209da88a66/) Hitachi · San Jose, CA, United States ### [Principal Quantum Engineer - Quantum Systems](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/b53b78e06278418a90ae/) Microsoft · United States, Washington, Redmond ### [Senior Quantum Engineer - Quantum Systems](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/9f2fac2d52471ef04f19/) Microsoft · United States, Washington, Redmond ### [TRAILER TEMPERATURE CHECKER/TRANSPORTATION CLERK - Transportation Department - 3rd shift (8pm start)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/kroger/jobs/2d3eee8ed8a8c9d513cc/) Kroger · Indian Trail, North Carolina, Indian Trail Whse-Transportation ### [Associate Banker, 30 Hours, Show Low, AZ - Show Low Branch](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jpmorganchase/jobs/f552f78eafe0dd5bc84a/) JPMorganChase · Show Low, AZ, United States OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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