Manager, Quantum Subsystem Validation

Company: black.ai
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: April 1, 2025

Job Description:

We believe quantum computing will change everything. It will have the power to transform the foundations of giant industries that rely on intensive computation. PsiQuantum is on a mission to build the world's first useful quantum computer, capable of delivering these transformative results. We know that means it will need 1 million qubits, error correction, a scalable architecture and a data center footprint.By harnessing the laws of quantum physics, quantum computers can provide exponential performance increases over today's most powerful supercomputers, offering the potential for extraordinary advances across a broad range of industries including climate, energy, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials design, and many more.PsiQuantum is uniquely positioned to deliver on the promise of quantum computing years earlier than our competitors. Our architecture is based on photonics which gives us the ability to produce our components using existing high-volume semiconductor manufacturing processes, the same processes that are today producing billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics applications. Since photons don't feel heat, we can take advantage of existing cryogenic cooling systems, the kind that have been operating at facilities like the Stanford Linear Accelerator (SLAC). And because photons are in fact light, they can move between subsystems at tremendous speed using standard fiber connectivity.Our team is building a utility scale quantum computer and the software tools needed to build fault tolerant quantum applications. We're a highly motivated and collaborative group focused on a singular goal - building the world's first useful quantum computer on the fastest path possible.There's much more work to be done and we are looking for exceptional talent to join us on this extraordinary journey!Job Summary:At PsiQuantum we are developing and testing prototype modules which will scale into a datacenter-sized, fault-tolerant quantum computer. Modules, or subsystems, of this computer are designed to generate entangled states of photons that, when scaled up and networked together, collectively enable quantum error correction and quantum algorithms. The Manager of Quantum Subsystem Validation will lead a focused team to validate the performance of one or more fully integrated quantum subsystems, including photonic, optic, cryogenic, electronic, electro-optical, firmware, and software aspects. The team will plan and execute design validation testing of the subsystem, define and validate automated calibration and self-test functions, and develop novel quantum characterization, verification, and validation techniques for photonic qubit states.Responsibilities:

• Manage the validation team for the quantum subsystem, including technical oversight, project management, talent management, performance evaluations, and coaching.
• Develop validation objectives, validation and verification plans, and execute to deliver on these objectives within a demanding development schedule.
• Plan and execute system integration test points of hardware, firmware, software, to ensure that issues are identified and debugged at an appropriate level of integration before the full subsystem test.
• Lead the definition and documentation of the quantum and semi-classical calibration, self-test, and diagnostic functions of the subsystem. Define and validate quantum tests at intermediate points in the quantum computer, to verify the quantum photonic states being generated meet system requirements.
• Provide cross-functional support to other engineering teams by communicating design-for-test requirements, calibration requirements, data acquisition and processing requirements, performance data, and debugging support for all issues arising during subsystem-level tests.
• Lead the assessment of the subsystem's in situ performance evaluation while it is operated within a larger system.Experience/Qualifications:
  • Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical projects involving the integration of optical and electronic hardware, firmware, software, and data infrastructure.
  • Demonstrated experience with some, or all, of the following:
  • Demonstrated ability to design and execute complex experiments or engineering tests in a cross-functional environment.
  • Proven team player with an ability to work effectively across departments, sites, time zones.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an ability to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences including senior leadership and technical experts.
  • Demonstrated interest in PsiQuantum's mission and vision for quantum computing, with an ability to contribute within a fast-paced start-up environment consistent with PsiQuantum's values of communication, collaboration, respect, results, and challenge.PsiQuantum provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. PsiQuantum does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable laws.Note: PsiQuantum will only reach out to you using an official PsiQuantum email address and will never ask you for bank account information as part of the interview process. Please report any suspicious activity to .
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