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# Quantum Hardware Developer

- **Company:** IBM
- **Location:** Albany, NY, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** IBM System I, Yield Optimization
- **Published:** October 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3466615780&tx=JT9284TYZ&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

A successful candidate will provide technical leadership to a multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists, defining and executing the process integration strategy for IBM's next generations of quantum processors. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience and recognized expertise in advanced semiconductor and quantum processor manufacturing, with a proven track record of developing, integrating, and scaling complex fabrication processes in a production environment.

The candidate will independently lead cross-functional programs across research, development, and manufacturing organizations, driving technical decision-making and resource allocation to achieve aggressive performance, yield, and scalability targets. This role requires deep understanding of quantum device fabrication, process integration, manufacturing variability, and yield optimization, as well as the ability to identify and implement innovative process solutions that advance qubit performance and manufacturability.

The candidate is expected to serve as a subject matter expert in quantum processor manufacturing, influencing technical direction across the organization and mentoring both engineers and scientists. They will communicate results through high-impact patents, publications, and executive-level technical reviews, while representing IBM as a recognized leader at industry conferences, professional societies, and external collaborations.

Required technical and professional expertise

'- Master's degree in Engineering, or related experience.

 * Proven technical leadership with material and process engineering especially as it relates to Qubit Processor manufacturing.
 * Experience with leading cross-functional project and/or program management.

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.