Senior Scientist - Quantum Testbed and Control Systems

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Scientist to support the development and maintenance of our quantum computing testbed, alongside our broader software and control systems infrastructure. This is a role involving laboratory work, system integration, and close collaboration with product, engineering, and design teams.

You will play a key part in assembling, operating, and troubleshooting our in-house quantum hardware platform, while helping to build and refine the tools needed to support and scale quantum control. You should have an experimental background, excellent technical problem-solving skills, and ideally some familiarity with quantum computing systems, signal processing, or low-level hardware control.

This is a position that offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the foundational infrastructure of Horizon Quantum's products and services.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, operate, and maintain a quantum computing testbed platform in our lab.
• Collaborate with software and hardware teams to integrate control, readout, and calibration tools into our product stack.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of Horizon Quantum’s products.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior scientists and engineers.
• Maintain clear documentation of development work.
• Stay up to date with the latest developments in quantum hardware and experimental techniques.

Requirements

• PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience. 
• Experience in Python, MATLAB, and C++ preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills.
• Excellent collaboration, communication, and documentation skills.
• Highly motivated, adaptable, and passionate about driving technical progress.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of at least one of the quantum computing systems (e.g., superconducting qubits, trapped ions, neutral atoms).
• Strong experimental background, including hands-on lab experience with cryogenic systems, signal generation, and RF electronics.
• Familiarity with pulse-level programming languages or quantum control software.

About Horizon Quantum Computing

At Horizon Quantum Computing, we are developing tools to simplify and accelerate the process of writing software for quantum computers,  a fundamentally new kind of computer that leverages quantum physics to process information more efficiently. We are an international team headquartered in Singapore with growing operations in Europe and key markets around the world.