Posted 29 days ago
Quantum system validation team lead
@ Nord Quantique
Sherbrooke, Quebec
Overview
Nord Quantique is hiring a senior Quantum System Validation Team Lead to define its system-level validation and reliability strategy and build a multidisciplinary validation organization. The role is a full-time permanent position of 40 hours per week, with a salary of $167,000 to $190,000 and benefits including five weeks of vacation and group insurance after three months of service.
Pay:
$167,000–$190,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Définir la stratégie de validation et de fiabilité au niveau système
- Diriger les tests de stabilité à long terme et la caractérisation de la dérive
- Établir les critères de préparation au déploiement et les métriques d'acceptation
- Superviser la validation de l'orchestration matériel-logiciel
- Coordonner les analyses de cause racine lors de la mise en service
Requirements summary:
- Doctorat en physique expérimentale, génie ou domaine connexe
- Plus de 5 ans d'expérience postdoctorale en technologies quantiques ou systèmes cryogéniques
- Expérience de direction de validations de systèmes à grande échelle
- Expérience de gestion d'équipes techniques multidisciplinaires
- Anglais avancé; français intermédiaire un atout
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-08
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-12
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-31
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Job details
| Seniority | Lead |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 7+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day |
| Work setting | Laboratory, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English, French |
| Education | Doctorate (required) |
| Fields of study | experimental physics, engineering, quantum computing, systems engineering |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Flexible hours, Relocation assistance |
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Nord Quantique
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Full company description
At Nord Quantique we develop superconducting circuits that can mitigate errors on every individual qubit. It provides a faster pathway to fault-tolerant quantum computing.
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- P1-Acet, 3000 Boulevard de l'université, Sherbrooke, Québec J1K 0A5, CA
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- Nord Quantique
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At Nord Quantique we develop superconducting circuits that can mitigate errors on every individual qubit. It provides a faster pathway to fault-tolerant quantum computing.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Computer Hardware Manufacturing |
| Company size | 11-50 employees |
| Headquarters | Sherbrooke, Québec |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 30 |
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Available position
Quantum System Validation Team Lead
(permanent position, 40 hour per week)
Contact: (819) 975-4654, [email protected]
About Nord Quantique
At Nord Quantique, we strive to build impactful technology by relentlessly pushing our understanding of quantum science. 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.
Located 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
Salary : $167,000 – $190,000
Benefits : 5 weeks of vacation, group insurance (including dental care), virtual care, lifestyle spending account (all available after 3 months of service)
Our current needs
We 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.
The 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.
More 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.
The role combines quantum system validation, operational robustness engineering, and long-duration reliability qualification of a scaled and integrated system covering cryogenic, control, and software.
Keys responsibilities:
- Define and lead the system-level validation and reliability strategy across successive quantum computer generations
- Build and support a multidisciplinary validation organization spanning quantum validation, operational robustness, and reliability engineering
- Define deployment-readiness criteria, quantitative system acceptance metrics, performance gates, and validation methodologies supporting deployment decisions
- Lead long-duration stability testing and drift characterization campaigns
- Establish FMEA methodologies, qualification procedures, and reliability governance frameworks
- Validate preservation of logical performance under scaling-induced physical variability and emergent error channels
- Oversee validation of hardware–software orchestration, including calibration workflows, boot-up sequencing, and software integration
- Coordinate cross-functional root-cause analysis activities during system bring-up and validation failures
Education and experience requirements:
- PhD in experimental physics, engineering, quantum computing, systems engineering, or a related field
- +5 years of postgraduate experience in quantum technologies, advanced hardware systems, or complex cryogenic system development
- Including 2 years of relevant industry experience
- Demonstrated experience leading large-scale experimental or system validation efforts
- Experience building or managing multidisciplinary technical teams
- Strong experience operating at the interface between research and engineering environments
We 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.
Sought expertise and knowledge:
- Superconducting quantum computing systems
- System-level validation and performance qualification
- Scaling-induced noise and drift mechanisms
- Reliability engineering and FMEA methodologies
- Long-duration stability testing
- Hardware–software orchestration validation
- Statistical analysis of complex experimental systems
- Cross-functional technical leadership
- Advanced level in English, to communicate with international team members
- Intermediate knowledge of French, an asset
Sought profile:
- Strong engineering and systems-thinking mindset
- Ability to build and mentor highly technical teams
- Leadership grounded in collaboration, rigor, and accountability
- Clear communicator across hardware, software, and research organizations
- Comfortable operating in fast-evolving technical environments
- Strong technical judgment and prioritization capability
- Ability to reconcile performance objectives with scalability and operational constraints
- Commitment to advancing scalable quantum computing technologies
Nord Quantique is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion in its training, workplaces, and activities. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and traditionally marginalized groups.
Working at Nord Quantique
At Nord Quantique, you will be part of something special: working in a highly dynamic environment at the forefront of quantum technology development while benefiting from a vibrant ecosystem located at the heart of the Quantum Innovation Zone of the picturesque city of Sherbrooke. Our interdisciplinary team is laser-focused on solving grand challenges and making quantum computing a reality.
Nord Quantique is an equal-opportunity employer, and we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive work environment where all individuals can fulfill their aspirations while being supported and heard. This also means that we offer flexible work schedules and adapt our methods for the well-being of every individual.
Moving to Nord Quantique
Nord Quantique offers extensive moving support, including help with immigration paperwork, with finding a place to live, with access to childcare and schools, even helping your partner to find a new job. We offer a relocation compensation package and competitive salaries.
Working language: English and/or French (an asset)
Workplace:
- Head office & labs: Espace Quantique 1, 1950 rue Roy, Sherbrooke, QC, J1K 1B7
- Business office: 450-800 rue de Square-Victoria, Montréal, QC, H4Z 1C3
Contact: (819) 975-4654, [email protected]
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