Technical Leader, Quantum Networking Hardware & Experimental Researcher

Cisco Systems, Inc.
United States, California, Santa Monica
Jun 10, 2025
The application window is expected to close on: 7/11/2025. Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. Meet the Team Welcome to the Cisco Outshift Quantum Team, a dynamic and innovative group at the forefront of cutting-edge technology. Our team is dedicated to exploring and harnessing the potential of quantum technology to revolutionize the future of networking and communications. Comprised of talented scientists, engineers, and visionary thinkers, we collaborate to push the boundaries of what's possible, developing solutions for quantum networking. At Cisco Outshift, we foster an environment of creativity, inclusivity, and continuous learning, where each team member's unique expertise contributes to our collective success. Your Impact Cisco Quantum Research is seeking a highly skilled Scientist or Engineer with an experimental background to join our quantum networking hardware engineering and experimentation Team. You will collaborate with a dynamic group of scientists and engineers to develop groundbreaking quantum networking solutions. Your role will involve both scientific research and the prototype development for hardware elements for Cisco's quantum networking technologies and solutions. Some of your responsibilities will include: Propose novel quantum solutions to address grand challenges in dynamic and scalable quantum entanglement networking. Lead and participate in multiple R&D projects. Develop prototype quantum networking systems and subsystems, conducting both table-top and on-site experiments. Contribute to the development of the continuously expanding Cisco Live quantum network test-bed. Lead use case and application demonstrations untiring the Cisco Quantum network technologies and test-bed. Analyze and interpret experimental results, proposing solutions for improvement. Write peer-reviewed papers, technical reports, and give presentations at conferences. Contribute to lab and team development. Minimum Qualifications: PhD in Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a closely related field. At least 1 year of relevant post-PhD research experience in academia or industry. Hands-on experience conducting experimental research with complex quantum systems. Proven understanding of quantum information principles and their applications. Preferred Qualifications: PhD with specialization in experimental quantum systems. Demonstrated understanding and practical experience with quantum networks. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment. Hands-on experimental research on development of quantum computers or quantum memories. Proficiency in programming languages and algorithm development relevant to quantum technologies. Why Cisco? At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Simply put - we power the future. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.