Quantum Scientist

Quantum Scientist
Employer
Planckian
Location
Pisa, Italy / Hybrid
Salary
Unspecified
Posted
May 12, 2026
Posting live until
Jun 11, 2026
Discipline
All areas of physics & engineering, Computational science, HPC & software engineering, Quantum science & technology
Job type
Industry & business (This will open in a new window from which you will be automatically redirected to an external site after 5 seconds) Planckian is developing the core technology to power utility-scale quantum computers. By design, our chip architecture decouples control lines from qubit count, removing a key bottleneck in scaling. It combines the proven reliability of superconducting circuits with a breakthrough approach to qubit control, paving the way for quantum computers capable of solving the world's most challenging problems. We are seeking a Quantum Scientist to join our Architectures team. What You'll be doing Contribute to the design and development of novel QPU architectures based on superconducting qubits, focusing on globally driven control schemes;
Model quantum system dynamics; develop gate-level and pulse-level models for entangling operations on QPUs;
Conduct dynamic simulations using QuTiP or equivalent frameworks;
Perform noise characterization and numerical analysis to predict device behavior and support experimental calibration and optimization;
Collaborate with the Hardware team pod to ensure simulation assumptions match physical device constraints and support QPU calibration methodology and Hamiltonian learning;
Contribute to the development, maintenance, and improvement of Planckian's proprietary compilation platform. Requirements PhD in Physics or related subject;
Deep understanding of solid-state hardware platforms for quantum technologies (superconducting circuits, semiconductors);
Advanced knowledge of quantum computation and quantum information;
Programming skills, in particular Python Every job has its challenges, and this one is no exception. While many companies gloss over them, we believe in being upfront: You'll face tough situations, especially the classic challenge: people problems. Navigating human dynamics can be tricky and requires patience and empathy;
Some work is unglamorous, but building a great company means rolling up your sleeves. From strategic decisions to hands-on grunt work, everyone contributes to the heavy lifting. We're not looking for perfection; we're looking for people who are ready to grow through the hard parts and help us build something that lasts. What We Offer Competitive salary + benefits;
Stock options;
Flexible working hours with hybrid working;
Ego-free, merit-based environment. Planckian is an equal-opportunity employer.