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Hardware Physicist

Midjourney

San Francisco Bay Area, CA · HybridFull-timePosted 6 days agoStill listed 6 days ago

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San Francisco Bay Area, CAHybrid
Schedule
Full-time
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Job overview

Midjourney is seeking physicists to develop revolutionary quantum hardware technologies, requiring multiple years of experimental quantum physics experience, design and troubleshooting expertise, and hands‑on laser‑based optical measurement skills, with on‑site work in the San Francisco Bay Area and U.S. citizenship.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Experimental Quantum PhysicsDesign Implementation TroubleshootingLaser-Based Optical MeasurementsOpticsOptoelectronicsPhotodetectorsOptical FibersNext-Generation Photonic TechnologiesQuantum Computing PlatformsQuantum Sensing PlatformsPhysical IntuitionInventing New Tools and ProcessesAI ToolsData Visualization and Presentation

Qualifications

Ph.D. Level or SimilarU.S. Citizenship Required

Full job description

Midjourney is seeking physicists to develop revolutionary quantum hardware technologies. Minimum qualifications:

  • Multiple years of experience working in experimental quantum physics (Ph.D.-level or similar)

  • Proficiency in the design, implementation, and troubleshooting of experiments

  • Hands-on experience with laser-based optical measurements

  • Ability to work on-site (up to five days/week) in the San Francisco Bay Area

  • Given the nature of the work, U.S. citizenship is required.

Bonus qualifications:

  • Broad familiarity with quantum computing and/or sensing platforms

  • Track record of delivering cutting-edge systems that work outside the lab

  • Strong physical intuition about fundamental signal origins and noise sources

  • Hands-on experience with optics, optoelectronics, photodetectors, and optical fibers

  • Familiarity with next-generation photonic technologies

  • Experience inventing new tools and processes to address experimental challenges

  • Proficiency using the latest AI tools to accelerate workflow

  • Excellent data visualization and presentation skills

We are committed to considering all candidates who meet these qualifications, regardless of: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or educational background.

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