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You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams spanning device design, cryogenic/microwave hardware, control systems, fabrication, and software to push the boundaries of quantum computing to the scale and performance required for practical quantum computing and error correction.\n\nThis is a general job posting for experimental physicists that leads to consideration for a targeted role with a specific focus. Topics could include: gate calibration, qubit relaxation and/or dephasing, piloting new research ideas in small processors, integration of new ideas into large processors, or implementation of quantum error correction.\n\nYour training and achievements as an experimental physicist in quantum information mean that you, more than anyone else, already know how hard this will be. And that’s why you’ve sought us out.\n\nResponsibilities\n\nCharacterizing experimental devices, assessing their performance, identifying areas for improvement, and providing feedback to internal development teams.\n\nProviding technical focus and leadership on a particular R&D topic, which could include gate calibration, qubit relaxation and/or dephasing, piloting new research ideas in small processors, integration of new ideas into large processors, or implementation of quantum error correction.\n\nCollaborating across diverse teams of expert engineers (fab, design, electronics, software, etc.) to turn experimental concepts into robust technologies that work at large QPU scales.\n\nStaying current with cutting‑edge research, synthesizing results from the literature, and implementing state‑of‑the‑art calibration, error diagnostic, and system optimization techniques to enhance device performance.\n\nQualifications\n\nPhD in Physics or similar applied scientific field, or Masters’ in Physics with 2+ years relevant industry experience.\n\nDemonstrated abilities in experimental problem solving and experimental research.\n\nExpertise in the practical implementation of coherent quantum effects and control.\n\nProficiency using Python in a scientific context.\n\nAbility to thrive in a strongly collaborative environment, with a team‑first mindset.\n\nExcellent communication skills.\n\nAdditional Requirements\n\nExperience calibrating and characterizing single- and two-qubit quantum gates in superconducting quantum devices.\n\nExperience utilizing quantum simulation frameworks, such as QuTip.\n\nProven capability to execute and effectively communicate outcomes from innovative research and development initiatives.\n\nSoftware development experience in a collaborative industry setting.\n\nPrevious technical role in an industrial or startup setting.\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nRigetti is committed to full compliance with applicable anti‑discrimination laws. 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