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PsiQuantum · 3 hours ago

Staff System Architect, Benchmarking and Calibration

positionPalo Alto, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityLead/Staff
money$180K/yr - $195K/yr
date10+ years exp

PsiQuantum’s mission is to build the first useful quantum computers. The System Architecture team is responsible for designing photonics systems for fault-tolerant quantum computation, including developing benchmarking tests and collaborating with various teams to ensure system performance.

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Responsibilities

Analyze the impact of non-Markovian quantum processes on our systems
Consult with hardware and design teams to identify potential sources of non-Markovian errors
Develop and analyze benchmarking and validation protocols for our systems, covering domains from the optical subsystems to FT logic tests
Optimize theoretical protocols to maximize sensitivity to drifting and fluctuating noise sources
Work with the validation team in the development of specific protocols to be built in the control system and provision for the necessary data acquisition subsystems, test goals and test strategies
Develop control strategies to optimize system performance based on dynamic system performance metrics

Qualification

Quantum physics PhDBenchmarking quantum systemsNon-Markovian processesCollaboration across teamsCommunication skillsProblem-solving mentality

Required

PhD in quantum physics discipline, preferably quantum optics or quantum information
10+ years of experience in benchmarking quantum systems with a background in non-Markovian quantum processes
Ability to collaborate effectively across departments, sites, and time zones
Capability to communicate and negotiate with multiple teams of varying technical backgrounds
A hands-on mentality to own challenges and develop solutions independently

Benefits

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Company

PsiQuantum

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PsiQuantum focuses on developing a scalable quantum computer using photonic qubits.
dateFounded in 2016
location
Palo Alto, California, USA
people-size501-1000 employees
web-link
https://www.psiquantum.com

H1B Sponsorship

PsiQuantum has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (12)
2024 (10)
2023 (4)
2022 (7)
2021 (15)
2020 (5)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$2.3B
Key Investors
OGBC GroupBlackRockAtomico
2026-01-21Series Unknown
2025-09-10Series E· $1B
2025-05-30Series Unknown· $22M

Leadership Team

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Peter Shadbolt
Co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer

Recent News

GlobeNewswire
OGBC Group Announces Investment in PsiQuantum with NVIDIA, Temasek Participation, Supporting Utility-Scale Quantum Computing
2026-01-22
GlobeNewswire
Silicon as a Platform Market Projected to Reach US$ 103.26 Billion by 2035, Supported by Investment in Photonic Technologies Says Astute Analytica
2026-01-19
Investing.com
Is quantum the next great tech revolution?
2026-01-18
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