Quantum Design Team Lead
This role combines technical leadership with hands-on contributions to processor architecture, simulation, and layout design. The ideal candidate has a strong background in superconducting qubits and finite-element simulation, alongside experience managing, prioritising, and developing a technical team.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Contribution
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Contribute directly to quantum processor architecture design.
People Management
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Manage team members’ career development, holidays, training, onboarding, and performance.
Delivery Ownership
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Take responsibility for the team’s processor design deliverables.
Backlog Ownership
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Own and coordinate the team’s integrated backlog.
Joint Prioritisation
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Collaborate with product and technical leadership to prioritise backlog items.
Standards and Workflows
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Define design workflows and simulation processes.
Progress Reporting
- Report progress, delivery status, and risks to division leadership and senior technical stakeholders.
Cross-Team Coordination
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Coordinate with other technical teams and departments, including fabrication and characterisation.
Minimum Requirements
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Previous experience leading, mentoring, or coordinating a technical team.
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PhD in Physics or a related discipline, with a focus on superconducting qubits.
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Excellent communication and technical documentation skills.
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Experience with finite-element simulations for quantum device modelling.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
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Programming experience in Python or other relevant languages.
Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Shenaaz Ahmed