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Hardware Researcher - Commercial Quantum Computing / 商用量子コンピュータ ハードウェア リサーチャー

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Science Led, Enterprise Driven – Accelerating Quantum Computing
Quantinuum is the world’s largest integrated quantum company, pioneering powerful quantum computers and advanced software solutions. Quantinuum’s technology drives breakthroughs in materials discovery, cybersecurity, and next-gen quantum AI. With approximately 500 employees, including 370+ scientists and engineers, Quantinuum leads the quantum computing revolution across continents.
We unite best-in-class software with high-fidelity hardware to accelerate quantum computing. With integrated full-stack technology, our world-class team is rapidly scaling quantum computing.
Quantinuum recently secured $300m in funding, visit our news pages to learn more about this and other Quantinuum scientific breakthroughs and achievements:https://www.quantinuum.com/news

We are seeking a highly-qualifiedHardware Researcherto join our team operating, maintaining, and developing H-series quantum computer at RIKEN’s Wako campus -REIMEI. This machine is a part of the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry project to explore the integrated use of quantum computers and classical supercomputers, such as RIKEN’s Fugaku device. We are looking to expand our hardware team in Japan to support current and future projects as part of an integrated, global team of scientists and engineers at the forefront of quantum information science.

クオンティニュアムは、強力な量子コンピュータと高度なソフトウェアソリューションをリードする、世界最大の統合型量子コンピューティング企業です。私たちは、最高品質のソフトウェアと高精度なハードウェアを統合し、量子コンピューティングのスケールアップを迅速に進めています。370人以上の科学者とエンジニアを含む約500人の従業員を擁し、クオンティニュアムの技術は、材料開発、サイバーセキュリティ、次世代量子AIの技術革新を牽引しています。
クオンティニュアムは、近年、3億ドルの資金調達に成功しました。このニュースの詳細、及びその他の科学的な技術革新や成果については、当社のニュースページをご覧ください:Quantinuum | News

クオンティニュアムでは、理化学研究所(理研)和光キャンパスに設置されたHシリーズ量子コンピュータ「黎明(れいめい)」の運用・保守・開発を担うハードウェア・リサーチャーを募集しています。量子コンピュータ「黎明」は、日本の経済産業省(METI)が推進するプロジェクトの一環として、スーパーコンピュータ「富岳」などの古典コンピュータとの統合利用を探求するために導入されました。私たちは、日本国内のハードウェアチームを拡充し、現在および今後のプロジェクトを支援するため、新たなチームメンバーを求めています。 このポジションでは、量子情報科学の最前線で、グローバルな科学者・エンジニアと協力しながら、最先端の技術開発に携わることができます。


Key Responsibilities / 主な業務内容:

  • Operate, maintain, develop, and upgrade the H1-series quantum computer as part of a small team
  • Oversight and responsibility for specific subsystems, e.g. laser, and functional capabilities, e.g. ion transport
  • Support conceptualizing and executing operation and development plans

  • H-1シリーズ量子コンピュータの運用、保守、開発、アップグレード
  • レーザーやイオン輸送など特定のサブシステムの運用、保守
  • 運用および開発計画の実行及びサポート

Requirement / 必須要件:

  • Ph.D. (Physics, Engineering, Computer Science or related technical field preferred)
  • 5 or more years of post-graduate experience (M.S. or Ph.D. inclusive)
  • Ability to read, write, and verbally communicate technical topics in both English and Japanese
  • Ability to travel abroad for training or other business needs

  • 博士号(物理学、工学、コンピュータサイエンス、または関連する技術分野)
  • 5年以上の大学院以降の経験(修士または博士課程での経験を含む)
  • テクニカルなトピックにおける英語と日本語でのコミュニ���ーション能力(読解、記述、口頭)
  • 研修もしくはその他の業務上の要件により、海外出張が可能なこと

We Value / 重視項目:

  • Proven expertise in atomic physics systems, superconducting qubits, or other quantum computing platforms
  • Experience with lasers, laser cooling, atom trapping, cryogenics, ultra-high vacuum systems, analog and digital electronics, laboratory hardware control, Python, physical modeling, and data analysis
  • Strong documentation, technical writing, and presentation skills evidenced by peer-reviewed scientific publications
  • Work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in Japan

  • イオンまたは中性原子を用いた量子ビット、超伝導量子ビット、またはその他量子コンピューティングプラットフォームに関する専門知識
  • レーザー、レーザー冷却、原子のトラッピング、極低温工学、超高真空システム、アナログおよびデジタルエレクトロニクス、実験室ハードウェア制御、Python、物理モデリング、データ分析の経験
  • 査読付き論文もしくは出版物によって根拠づけられる、強力なドキュメンテーション、テクニカルライティング、プレゼンテーションスキル
  • 日本での就労資格

Selection Process / 選考プロセス:

  • To access confidential information to carry out this job you will be requested to submit personal information to the U.S. government through Quantinuum upon your consent
  • We expect multiple interviews with a combination of HR, hiring manager, and peer members
  • Background check to verify academic and professional records will be required as part of the onboarding process

  • このポジションでは、機密情報にアクセスするために、米国政府への個人情報の提出が必要です(同意の上で実施)
  • テクニカルチームのメンバー、リーダー職、HRによる複数回の面接を予定しています
  • オファーからオンボーディング期間の間に、学歴および職歴を確認するためのバックグラウンドチェックが行われます
Location:Tokyo, Japan

Quantinuum is the world’s leading integrated quantum computing company, formed in late 2021 by the combination of two leaders in the global ecosystem for quantum computing: Honeywell Quantum Solutions and Cambridge Quantum. Quantinuum’s mission is to accelerate the development of quantum computing and innovation of quantum technologies to deliver real-world quantum-enabled solutions for some of the most intractable problems that classical computers have not been able to solve.

What is in it for you?
Working alongside a highly talented team, with leading names in the quantum computing industry. We offer a highly competitive package, equity, a positive approach to flexible working, health insurance, commuting allowance, enhanced holidays.


Please note that employment with us is subject to successfully passing our pre-employment screening checks. We are an inclusive equal opportunity employer. You will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.





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