Superconducting Circuit Quantum Engineer

About the role

Applied Materials is seeking a Superconducting Circuit Quantum Engineer to advance quantum information technologies. You will work within the CTO group to design, fabricate, and characterize superconducting quantum circuits and devices.

Key responsibilities

• Design and develop superconducting quantum circuits, including qubits, resonators, and couplers.
• Develop and optimize micro‑/nanofabrication processes for quantum devices.
• Design experiments, collect and analyze data, and translate results into process and device improvements.
• Troubleshoot device and process issues, perform root‑cause analysis, and improve yield and reproducibility.
• Collaborate across materials, process engineering, device design, and characterization teams.

Required profile

• Hands‑on experience with superconducting qubit devices.
• Strong background in micro/nanofabrication and cryogenic measurement.
• Ability to generate technical documentation and present results to internal and external stakeholders.

Required skills

• Superconducting circuit design
• Micro/nanofabrication techniques
• Cryogenic characterization
• Materials engineering for quantum devices
• Semiconductor processing
• Microwave measurement and analysis

What we offer

• Salary range $138,000 – $190,000 per year.
• Full‑time, onsite position in Santa Clara, CA.
• Supportive culture with professional development, benefits, bonus and stock award programs.