Product Marketing Manager, Quantum Computing Platform
NVIDIASalary not specified
Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years)
Quantum Compute Hardware Researcher at Western Digital
San Jose, California, United States
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, Storage, ResearchIndustries
Requirements
- Ph.D. degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science or related field
- Experience in device nanofabrication challenges, packaging, and low temperature characterization of superconducting qubits based devices
- Experience in room temperature characterization
- Experience in understanding and simulation of RF measurement of qubit devices
- Experience related to other device systems, materials characterization, electronic and optical device characterization
- 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
- Knowledge (or willingness to acquire knowledge) of FPGA based microcontrollers
- 3 or more years of experience in superconducting qubits based devices characterization, including graduate school
Responsibilities
- Lead and execute research projects in quantum computing, from superconducting qubits design, to packaging to low temperature RF metrology
- Collaborate with product teams to tackle novel challenges and develop innovative solutions
- Stay current with industry and academic trends, publishing papers and presenting at conferences
- Develop and present detailed reports and visualizations to communicate findings, trends, and actionable insights to stakeholders at all levels
- Independently pursue fundamental research, including paper writing and publishing
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
Is this position remote or on-site?
This is an on-site position.
What are the essential duties of this role?
The role involves leading research projects in quantum computing from superconducting qubits design to packaging and low temperature RF metrology, collaborating with product teams, staying current with trends through publishing and conferences, and reporting findings to stakeholders.
What skills are required for this Quantum Compute Hardware Researcher position?
Candidates need to be highly self-motivated problem solvers able to thrive in unstructured environments, possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, and demonstrate strong analytical skills to grasp and address challenges.
What is the team structure like at Western Digital Research?
The research organization comprises almost 100 Scientists with PhDs in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, and Materials Science, focused on R&D of future technologies.
What makes a strong candidate for this researcher role?
Successful candidates are self-driven scientists and engineers willing to switch between design, RF characterization, and low temperature metrology, with the ability to independently pursue fundamental research including paper writing and publishing.
Western Digital
Provides data storage solutions and services
About Western Digital
Western Digital provides a variety of data storage solutions, including Network Attached Storage (NAS), Storage Area Network (SAN), private cloud, and hyper-converged infrastructure. Their products are designed to help businesses manage and store data efficiently and reliably. For example, their all-flash arrays are optimized for high input/output applications, while the JetStor brand offers cost-effective NAS and SAN arrays that support multiple host ports for improved performance. What sets Western Digital apart from its competitors is its extensive experience in the data storage market and its ability to cater to a wide range of clients, from large corporations to small businesses. The company's goal is to deliver high-value storage solutions that meet the diverse needs of its customers, ensuring they have the tools necessary for effective data management.
San Jose, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2014Year Founded
$927.9MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
10,001+Employees
Benefits
Paid sick leave & vacation time
Medical/dental/vision insurance
Life, accident, & disability insurance
Tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts
Employee assistance program
Tuition reimbursement
Employee stock purchase plan
Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan
Risks
Seagate's HAMR technology may outperform Western Digital's ePMR in high-capacity HDDs.
Toshiba's HAMR and MAMR technologies intensify competition in the storage market.
Focus on consumer products may neglect enterprise client needs, risking market share.
Differentiation
Western Digital leads in high-capacity HDDs with 32TB UltraSMR and ePMR technology.
The company offers diverse storage solutions, including NAS, SAN, and private cloud.
Western Digital's SanDisk and WD_BLACK brands target creators and gamers effectively.
Upsides
Growing demand for high-capacity storage driven by AI and data-intensive applications.
Recent product launches cater to the expanding gaming and content creation markets.
Advancements in ePMR technology enhance Western Digital's competitive edge in HDDs.
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