# Quantum Device Design Engineering Scientist 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/744000154747565?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/western-digital-quantum-device-design-engineering-scientist/

## 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 superconducting quantum device design engineering. You will play a pivotal role in conceiving and developing novel superconducting device architectures, spanning microwave resonators, qubits, readout and coupling architectures, integrated multi-qubit systems, and superconducting interconnects. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Ph.D degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science or related
- Experience in device nanofabrication challenges, packaging and low temperature characterization of superconducting qubits based devices. This is essential experience needed for new generation of successful designs
- Experience in design and EM simulation of superconducting qubit devices, including designs of QPU chiplets assembly
- Other experiences related to other device systems, materials characterization, electronic and optical device characterization are equally important
- 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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