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Cisco Technical Leader Quantum Networking Hardware & Experimental Researcher United States, California, Santa Monica 862036442
23.06.2025
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The application window is expected to close on: 7/11/2025. Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.
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Cisco Quantum Research is seeking a highly skilled Scientist or Engineer with an experimental background to join our quantum networking hardware engineering and experimentation Team. You will collaborate with a dynamic group of scientists and engineers to develop groundbreaking quantum networking solutions. Your role will involve both scientific research and the prototype development for hardware elements for Cisco's quantum networking technologies and solutions. Some of your responsibilities will include:
- Propose novel quantum solutions to address grand challenges in dynamic and scalable quantum entanglement networking.
- Lead and participate in multiple R&D projects.
- Develop prototype quantum networking systems and subsystems, conducting both table-top and on-site experiments.
- Contribute to the development of the continuously expanding Cisco Live quantum network test-bed.
- Lead use case and application demonstrations untiring the Cisco Quantum network technologies and test-bed.
- Analyze and interpret experimental results, proposing solutions for improvement.
- Write peer-reviewed papers, technical reports, and give presentations at conferences.
- Contribute to lab and team development.
Minimum Qualifications:
- PhD in Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a closely related field.
- At least 1 year of relevant post-PhD research experience in academia or industry.
- Hands-on experience conducting experimental research with complex quantum systems.
- Proven understanding of quantum information principles and their applications.
Preferred Qualifications:
- PhD with specialization in experimental quantum systems.
- Demonstrated understanding and practical experience with quantum networks.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Hands-on experimental research on development of quantum computers or quantum memories.
- Proficiency in programming languages and algorithm development relevant to quantum technologies.
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