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Nanofabrication Engineer

About Nord Quantique

At Nord Quantique, we strive to build impactful technology by relentlessly pushing our understanding of quantum science. We are an interdisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, innovators, builders, and enthusiasts on a mission to make quantum computing a reality. Our quantum processors are designed to reduce errors in quantum computation to facilitate long-term scaling toward fully-fledged quantum computers. We believe it is our responsibility to deliver this transformative technology for the greater good of society.

Located at the heart of the beautiful Eastern Townships region in the province of Quebec, Canada, we develop our technology in the vibrant quantum ecosystem of Sherbrooke. Leaning on more than a decade of vertical integration of quantum hardware, we are leveraging a comprehensive pool of quantum technology and micro-electronic infrastructure to deploy our quantum computing technology.

Our current needs

We are scaling our activities alongside our quantum processors. In this effort, we want to expand our fabrication team by recruiting an exceptional individual with a strong nanofabrication record. This person will play a key role in the Nanofabrication team, with two main objectives: (1) delivering mission-critical devices to the hardware team regularly for measurement. (2) developing, optimizing, and benchmarking new fabrication processes to improve the performance of superconducting circuit-based devices.

We are looking for a candidate with expertise in key strategic areas related to the fabrication of superconducting circuit-based devices such as: E-beam lithography, reactive ion etching and metal deposition. Additionally, this individual needs to be highly organized and have the ability to manage their own time and successfully prioritize to ensure the success of their projects while working as part of a team.

Sought expertise:

• 4+ years experience working in micro and nanofabrication facilities
• Proven experience in delivering devices within a small team
• Experienced with some of the following cleanroom techniques: E-beam lithography, Metal deposition, Etching, Reactive Ion Etching. Wet chemistry Processing (Acid & Bases)
• Extensive experience in understanding and solving nanofabrication problems 
• Experience using some of the following in-line characterization techniques: SEM, AFM, EDX, profilometry, ellipsometry and room temperature electrical measurements

Preferred expertise:

• 6+ years experience working in micro and nanofabrication facilities 
• Experience working with superconducting or ESD-sensitive circuits (knowledge of Josephson junctions/Transmons would be ideal).
• Understanding of design concepts and workflow for superconducting circuits

Sought profile: 

• Team-oriented mindset  
• Great sense of autonomy and dependability
• Strong organization skills and deliverable-oriented
• Ability to prioritize tasks and deliver results in a rapidly changing environment
• Strong critical thinking with a proven ability to solve complex problems
• Desire to share and advance knowledge and methods amongst the team
• Proficient in producing clear and concise technical reports

Working at Nord Quantique

At Nord Quantique you will be part of something special: working in a highly dynamic environment at the forefront of quantum technology development, while benefiting from a vibrant ecosystem located at the heart of the Quantum Innovation Zone of the picturesque city of Sherbrooke. Our interdisciplinary team is laser-focused on solving grand challenges and making quantum computing a reality.

Nord Quantique is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive work environment where all individuals can fulfill their aspirations while being supported and heard. This also means that we offer flexible work schedule and adapt our methods for the wellbeing of every individual.

Moving to Nord Quantique

Nord Quantique offers extensive moving support, including help with immigration paperwork, with finding a place to live, with access to childcare and schools, even helping your partner to find a new job. We offer a relocation compensation package and competitive salaries.

Our current needs

We are scaling our activities alongside our quantum processors. In this effort we are looking for an exceptional individual with a strong track record of experimental work in the field of quantum computing with superconducting circuits. This person will assist our team in the development and scaling up of our technology.

More specifically, this individual will lead experimental campaigns to push our hardware capabilities and continuously deepen our understanding of the science behind it. The person will develop new methods and hardware through a strong interaction with our theory, design and experimental teams.

Sought expertise

• PhD experience in working in experimental physics with superconducting circuits
• Proven experience in leading experimental campaigns and sub-teams
• Proven ability to design, characterize and push the performances of superconducting circuits
• Deep knowledge of experimental techniques related to the characterization of superconducting circuits including qubit spectroscopy and state-of-the-art time-domain techniques
• Good understanding of the theoretical concepts behind superconducting circuits
• Ability to program experiments in python-based environments

Available position

Software Developer - Software Team

About Nord Quantique

At Nord Quantique, we strive to build impactful technology by relentlessly pushing our understanding of quantum science. We are an interdisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, innovators, builders, and enthusiasts on a mission to make quantum computing a reality. Our quantum processors are designed to reduce errors in quantum computation to facilitate long-term scaling toward fully-fledged quantum computers. We believe it is our responsibility to deliver this transformative technology for the greater good of society.

Located at the heart of the beautiful Eastern Townships region in the province of Quebec, Canada, we develop our technology in the vibrant quantum ecosystem of Sherbrooke. Leaning on more than a decade of vertical integration of quantum hardware, we are leveraging a comprehensive pool of quantum technology and micro-electronic infrastructure to deploy our quantum computing technology.

Our current needs

We are implementing in-house software tools to enable the next step in our quantum hardware roadmap development, allowing quantum algorithms to be compiled down to a language our hardware can understand. In this effort, we are looking for a talented individual to contribute to the development of the building blocks of our software. This person will need to be efficient and rigorous in their coding ability, and able to create performant and robust features across different layers of our software stack. In collaboration with other members of our Software team, they will contribute to scale our software infrastructure alongside our increasingly complex hardware systems.

We are looking for an outstanding individual eager to implement software solutions in the highly dynamic and interdisciplinary environment of a quantum hardware startup. The person will need to rely on their strong communication skills to engage with colleagues to pinpoint their needs and ensure software tools are used to their full potential. 

Sought expertise

• BSc or MSc or equivalent industry experience (2+ years) in a relevant field including computer science, computer engineering, software engineering or physics  
• Strong coding experience in Python
• Experience with a low-level programming language
• Experience with coding best practices (version control, unit testing, etc.)
• Experience with working in a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results within deadlines
• Strong communication and organizational skills; excellent ability to manage a coding project

Preferred experience

• Experience with any of the following is an asset: cloud development, database management, security operations, communication protocols (PCIe, serial, USB...)
• Experience with scientific programming is an asset
• Experience with working in a scientific or R&D environment is an asset, especially in a quantum-adjacent company

Sought profile

• Proficient in producing clean and robust code solutions
• Ability and desire to write user-friendly code tailored to physicists
• Ability and desire to learn new software development languages and frameworks when required
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills focused on achieving company objectives
• Excellent communication skills, and ability to discuss code with programming experts and non-experts alike
• Desire to advance quantum computing and to be part of a startup company
• Willingness to learn and use good coding practices
• Team-oriented mindset with a focus on cooperation and knowledge sharing

Working at Nord Quantique

At Nord Quantique you will be part of something special: working in a highly dynamic environment at the forefront of quantum technology development, while benefiting from a vibrant ecosystem located at the heart of the Quantum Innovation Zone of the picturesque city of Sherbrooke. Our interdisciplinary team is laser-focused on solving grand challenges and making quantum computing a reality.

Nord Quantique is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive work environment where all individuals can fulfill their aspirations while being supported and heard. This also means that we offer flexible work schedule and adapt our methods for the wellbeing of every individual.

Moving to Eastern Touwnships

Nord Quantique offers extensive moving support, including help with immigration paperwork, with finding a place to live, with access to childcare and schools, even helping your partner to find a new job. We offer a relocation compensation package and competitive salaries.