Quantum Scientist / Ion Trapping Expert (m/f/d)

Stellenbeschreibung:

QUDORA Technologies is a quantum technology start‑up from Lower Saxony (Germany) developing full‑stack quantum computers based on ion trap technology. Quantum computers hold the promise of outperforming today’s supercomputers within the next decade and solve some of the world’s most challenging problems by unleashing the power of quantum mechanics.

QUDORA and its patented technology belong to the spearhead of the German quantum computing landscape. We have won multiple projects and signed a contract to develop a quantum computer prototype for the German Aerospace Centre (DLR) in context of the German Quantum Computing Initiative.

To realise our vision of building Germany’s best quantum computer, we need exceptional talents for our interdisciplinary and international team. We maintain a friendly working atmosphere with flat hierarchies and a high degree of individual flexibility. We celebrate our successes with team events!

Does this spark your interest? Are you motivated to advance a technology that will soon change the world? Then we look forward to welcoming you as a full‑time or part‑time member of our team as soon as possible.

Your Responsibilities

Operating our ion‑trap quantum computers in our lab in Braunschweig
Programming and optimizing pulse sequences that are executed on our ion traps
Developing and characterizing calibration and automatization routines
Collaborating with electronics and mechanics experts to develop hardware modules and components for ion‑trap quantum computers
Improving the reliability and up‑time of our cloud‑accessed quantum computers

Your Compensation Package

Financial compensation: We value industrial and/or academic experience with a competitive salary and offer a mobility allowance for public transport in the form of the German Jobticket.
Relocation support: If you are moving to join us for this position, we will provide financial support.
Flexible working models: You can organise your weekly working hours flexibly. This position offers the possibility of one day of home office per week. The main focus of the work is expected to be on‑site at Salzdahlumer Str. 196, 38126 Braunschweig.
Rest periods: You will receive 30 days of vacation (based on a 5‑day work week). Additionally, you will get the 24th and 31st of December off.
Professional development: We will support your growth through personalised training opportunities.

Your Profile

A master’s degree or PhD in physics with focus on trapped‑ion research
At least 2 years of practical experience in an R&D environment
Excellent understanding of light‑matter interaction and coherent operations with single ions
Experience with real‑time electronic control systems and programming of pulse sequences
Experience with single‑frequency lasers and ultra‑high vacuum systems
Proficiency in English (written and spoken)