
Compensation
$115,000–$140,000/year
Job Description
Rigetti Computing is building the world’s most powerful computers to help solve humanity’s most pressing problems. Our quantum computing technology has the potential to transform nearly every industry over the coming decades. As a public company with deep roots in research and engineering, we are expanding our Engineering Operations team to support rapid advances in quantum hardware.
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Microwave and Cryogenics Test Engineer to join our Fremont, CA Engineering Operations team. This is a hands-on, operations-focused role in a highly collaborative, research-driven environment.
In this role, you will work closely with physicists, engineers, and technicians to assemble, test, and support advanced RF and cryogenic systems that enable next-generation quantum processors. You will be responsible for operating and maintaining cryogenic infrastructure, characterizing custom RF hardware, developing best practices, and troubleshooting complex systems that span RF, vacuum, cryogenics, and electronics.
The ideal candidate brings deep laboratory experience with R&D hardware and has contributed hands-on within interdisciplinary teams in industry, academia, or national labs.
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Job Details
- Category
- Mechanical
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Location
- Fremont, CA
- Posted
- Compensation
- $115,000 - $140,000 per year
About Rigetti Computing
Rigetti Computing is a full-stack quantum computing company that designs and manufactures superconducting quantum processors. Their Quantum Cloud Services platform provides access to quantum computing for research and commercial applications.
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