Senior Machine Learning Engineer at Quantum Motion

About the company

Quantum Motion is a UK based, fast-growing quantum computing start-up, founded by researchers from UCL and Oxford University who have pioneered the development of qubits and quantum computing architectures.

Backed by a team of top-tier investors, they are one of the “Top 100 Startups worth watching” in the EE Times, and their technology breakthroughs have been featured in The Telegraph, BBC and the New Statesman. https://quantummotion.tech/

What you will be working on:

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a new Intelligent Automation Team in Quantum Motion to work alongside other teams on IC Engineering and Quantum Engineering. You will be working on transforming the automation of key parts of both the characterisation and operation of the quantum processor and its constituent parts.

• Research and implement appropriate ML algorithms and tools for the automation of the characterisation and operation of semiconductor quantum devices and processors

• Run machine learning tests and experiments, including statistical analysis and fine-tuning using test results

• Lead the interaction with the testing team in order to build and maintain a high quality dataset for ML testing along with the development of a rigorous testing procedure to determine the quality of models on fresh data.

• Support the wider deployment of ML tools developed by the Intelligent Automation to other teams within the company

• Prepare progress reports and appropriate documentation for the tools developed

Must-have skills:

• Experience in at least one of the following areas: Machine Learning, Pattern Recognition, Computer Vision

• Proficiency with Python and basic libraries for machine learning

• Strong and structured approach to problem-solving and communicating complex topics in an effective manner

• A passion for tackling big challenges and, in particular, for developing quantum computers

Nice-to-have skills:

• Industrial/commercial experience as a Machine Learning Engineer

• Experience in developing software which interacts with test & measurement hardware

• Experience in technical mentoring/supervision

Why Apply?

• A rare opportunity to be an early employee in a creative and world-leading start-up team shaping the future of quantum computing

• Growth. Automatic enrolment of the Turing Talent Leadership Programme, designed for technical individuals to accelerate your career and personal development

• A competitive salary

• Comprehensive benefits package including share options, contributory pension and cycle-to-work schemes as well as life assurance and option to choose your own laptop/kit

• Flexible working from office or remote

Team Culture

At Quantum, equal opportunity, inclusivity and diversity are celebrated. This means they treat people fairly, regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, pregnancy and maternity, marital status, race, religion, or sexual orientation.

Contract type: permanent employment

Number of positions available: 1

Start Date: ASAP

Work location: UK

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