Quantum Compute Engineer

As a Junior Quantum System Architect, you will be working together with experienced System Architects at NXP who are currently developing cryo-CMOS electronics for trapped-ion based quantum computers. You will have the opportunity to work on the projects that will address the scalability challenges in Quantum Computing with integrated cryo-CMOS electronics. Furthermore you will:

Your Responsibilities

• Model trapped-ion qubits and their quantum mechanical coupling, including imperfections, noise, crosstalk, cryogenic material properties, and model optical read-out of the qubits.
• Model & design quantum, magnetic, thermal, and optical subsystems, and optimize their properties with multi-physics simulations.
• Collaborate with IC design and physical design experts to implement your findings in ion trap chips, control chips, optical read-out chips, thermal management, etc.
• Experimentally validate your models and designs in cryogenic systems.

What is in it for you?

The team keeps a healthy mix of 80% R&D and 20% operational activities. This requires a constant eye on innovation. You can contribute to every development phase (i.e., from problem analysis and design to implementation, testing, and bug fixing).

• You will receive support from experienced mentors.
• You will get training and personal development opportunities from NXP in alignment with your personal and professional needs.
• You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in Quantum Computing domain.
• You will work at the greatest workplace in The Netherlands (High Tech Campus Eindhoven) and be in a safe working environment that lives up to its company values.

Your Profile

• PhD in Quantum Physics or related fields, with a preference for specialization in quantum related topics and IC process technology.
• Experience in setting up measurement setups, designing components, build models, characterizing components at cryo-temperature.
• Comfortable working with architecting tools or eager to learn how to work with them (Matlab/Simulink etc.)
• Comfortable with multi-physics simulations (COMSOL Multiphysics, Matlab, etc.)
• Work well in a large team of colleagues.
• Experimental skills with special attention for real-world issues like crosstalk, ground loops, EMI, etc.
• Eager to explore new areas and bridge gaps between disciplines.
• Combine to explore new areas and bridge gaps between disciplines.
• Combine scientific mindset with results-oriented engineering.
• Good documentation and presentation skills.

Creating Secure Connections and Infrastructure for a Smarter World

NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) makes products and environments safer, more sustainable, and more secure with innovative connectivity and edge processing solutions for a smarter world.

We are in the business of better. Not just better technologies, but better innovations to improve society. As the world leader in secure connectivity and processing solutions for embedded applications, NXP is solving the world’s most complex technology challenges to accelerate business innovation, enhance how we work, and advance how we live.

Ready to create a smarter world? Visit our career website and follow us on social: LinkedIn, Facebook, and X.

To learn more about NXP in the Netherlands, click here.

What can you expect?

Contract: This is a full-time position with a permanent contract.

Benefits: Besides a competitive salary, we offer great benefits as part of our CLA. A bonus plan, possibility to purchase extra holidays, an excellent pension plan, a work from home policy, and the possibility to buy company shares with a 15% discount are some examples. When applicable we also provide a relocation package and support for your move to the Netherlands.

Development opportunities: We believe that a key component to growing our business is to develop our people. To enable you to grow your career at NXP, we provide you with a mix of learning through on-the-job experiences, learning from industries bests, and learning through education to help you develop your core and professional skills.

Our offices: The Netherlands is home to our global headquarters (Eindhoven) along with three additional sites (Nijmegen, Delft, and Son & Breugel) and includes a diverse team of over 2000 employees with 51 different nationalities focused on R&D, manufacturing, product development, business operations, legal and sales.

Hiring process: Applying only takes a minute! Fill in the online application and share your CV with us. After a positive screening based on your CV you will have an initial video conversation with our Talent Acquisition Consultant followed by several business interviews. Here are some useful tips to help you prepare.

And more: Life at NXP is more than work alone. Join one of the many social activities that are organized by and for employees in the Netherlands, such as our Christmas parties and International Walking Day. We have a YOUNG community that organizes a mix of social and professional events for our young professionals and an active Women in Technology network. We also take time to give back to our communities by engaging young girls to learn about Technology during Girls Day or participating in several volunteering activities.

What’s next?

If you are excited about this opportunity, we kindly invite you to apply!

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We believe that a key component to growing our business is to develop our people. To enable you to grow your career at NXP, we offer online and offline learning opportunities to help you develop some of your core and professional skills.

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