# Quantum Compute Wafer and Device Characterization Engineer at Western Digital

- Company: Western Digital
- What the company does: WD is building the infrastructure behind the AI-driven data economy. As AI scales, so does data. Every interaction, every model, every system generates data that must be stored, managed, and made accessible over time. That’s where we come in. Backed by Sequoia.
- Company website: https://www.westerndigital.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: San Jose, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-09
- Apply by: 2026-11-23
- Apply: https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/WesternDigital/744000154751992?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/western-digital-quantum-compute-wafer-and-device-characterization-engineer/

## About the role

We are seeking a talented researcher to join our team and drive innovative research projects in quantum computing, specifically to focus on quantum compute wafer level characterization. The key emphasis of this role will be detailed surface, interfaces and thin film materials characterization required for the superconducting qubit nanofabrication project, across a wide spectrum of superconducting materials and various insulating films. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Ph.D degree and post-doctoral experience in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science with focus on thin film characterization, as well as surface and interfaces characterization of thin film materials stacks for superconducting qubits
- Thorough understanding of superconducting qubit design
- Experience in nanofabrication methods for superconducting qubits is a plus
- Experience in thin film materials characterization including XRD, AFM, CIPT, SEM, cross-sectional TEM, XPS, AES, ESCA, TOF-SIMS and other
- Proficiency in a wide array of programming languages, like Python, Rust, TCL, or C, and the ability to choose the right one for the task, including knowledge (or willingness to acquire knowledge) of FPGA based microcontrollers


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