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Quantum Device Low Temperature Measurement Scientist
Western Digital Technologies INC · 🇺🇸 San Jose, CA, US
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- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 176 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 56 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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The US Department of Labor certified 176 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 56 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
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. 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 WD is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the " Know Your Rights: Workplace