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We are an interdisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, innovators, builders, and enthusiasts on a mission to make quantum computing a reality. Our quantum processors are designed to reduce errors in quantum computation to facilitate long-term scaling toward fully-fledged quantum computers. We believe it is our responsibility to deliver this transformative technology for the greater good of society.\nLocated at the heart of the beautiful Eastern Townships region in the province of Quebec, Canada, we develop our technology in the vibrant quantum ecosystem of Sherbrooke. Leaning on more than a decade of vertical integration of quantum hardware, we are leveraging a comprehensive pool of quantum technology and micro-electronic infrastructure to deploy our quantum computing technology.\nOur current needs\nWe are seeking a senior technical leader with strong expertise in engineering of quantum systems with an emphasis on large-scale experimental validation and reliability engineering. Beyond technical excellence, we are looking for someone capable of building and leading a multidisciplinary validation organization operating at the interface between R&D and large-scale system deployment.\nThe mission of the Quantum System Validation team is to validate preservation of multimode bosonic logical performance under scaling-induced physical variability and emergent error channels, and to enforce the reliability standards required for deployment-ready quantum computing systems.\nMore specifically, this individual will define and grow Nord Quantique’s system-level validation strategy, establish reliability engineering discipline across increasingly complex quantum computing systems, and lead the development of scalable validation methodologies supporting future utility-scale architectures.\nThe role combines quantum system validation, operational robustness engineering, and long-duration reliability qualification of a scaled and integrated system covering cryogenic, control, and software.\nKeys responsibilities:\nDefine and lead the system-level validation and reliability strategy across successive quantum computer generations\nBuild and support a multidisciplinary validation organization spanning quantum validation, operational robustness, and reliability engineering\nDefine deployment-readiness criteria, quantitative system acceptance metrics, performance gates, and validation methodologies supporting deployment decisions\nLead long-duration stability testing and drift characterization campaigns\nEstablish FMEA methodologies, qualification procedures, and reliability governance frameworks\nValidate preservation of logical performance under scaling-induced physical variability and emergent error channels\nOversee validation of hardware–software orchestration, including calibration workflows, boot-up sequencing, and software integration\nCoordinate cross-functional root-cause analysis activities during system bring-up and validation failures\nEducation and experience requirements:\nPhD in experimental physics, engineering, quantum computing, systems engineering, or a related field\n+5 years of postgraduate experience in quantum technologies, advanced hardware systems, or complex cryogenic system development\nIncluding 2 years of relevant industry experience\nDemonstrated experience leading large-scale experimental or system validation efforts\nExperience building or managing multidisciplinary technical teams\nStrong experience operating at the interface between research and engineering environments\nWe recognize that expertise can come from a variety of academic or professional paths—not all of which follow conventional trajectories—and we value diversity in that regard.\nSought expertise and knowledge:\nSuperconducting quantum computing systems \nSystem-level validation and performance qualification \nScaling-induced noise and drift mechanisms \nReliability engineering and FMEA methodologies \nLong-duration stability testing \nHardware–software orchestration validation \nStatistical analysis of complex experimental systems \nCross-functional technical leadership \nAdvanced level in English, to communicate with international team members \nIntermediate knowledge of French, an asset\nSought profile:\nStrong engineering and systems-thinking mindset \nAbility to build and mentor highly technical teams \nLeadership grounded in collaboration, rigor, and accountability \nClear communicator across hardware, software, and research organizations \nComfortable operating in fast-evolving technical environments \nStrong technical judgment and prioritization capability \nAbility to reconcile performance objectives with scalability and operational constraints \nCommitment to advancing scalable quantum computing technologies\nNord Quantique is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion in its training, workplaces, and activities. 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