#255 [Quantum Computing] Optical Metrology Engineer

Company Overview

The company aims to bring quantum computing into practical, real-world use.

By realizing quantum computing, they seek to balance energy efficiency with high computational power, overcome the limits of information processing facing humanity, and contribute to the creation of a sustainable society.

They are a pioneering leader in the global quantum computing market, driven by proprietary optical quantum technology that enables room-temperature operation and excellent scalability. A diverse team of highly skilled professionals from various backgrounds and fields collaborates daily, transcending borders and disciplinary boundaries.

They welcome ambitious individuals who want to create world-changing “next-generation technology” firsthand and make a genuine impact on the global market.

The company is also well-capitalized, having raised a total of 7 billion yen in funding.

Key Responsibilities

You will be responsible for the performance evaluation, selection, and actual assembly of various optical components (lenses, mirrors, polarizers, filters, beam splitters, etc.) used in the development of optical quantum computer prototypes.

*Depending on your experience and skills, you will be assigned to focus on one of the following roles:

・Verification and evaluation of optical components and elemental technologies
＞Performance evaluation and selection of measurement methods for lenses, mirrors, polarizers (including coatings), waveplates, etc.
＞Selection and procurement of appropriate measurement instruments and equipment tailored to evaluation objectives; verification of ultimate performance limits
＞Determining specifications for custom-made optical components to achieve peak performance

・Prototyping and system assembly
＞Installation of evaluated components into prototype housings, precision assembly, and operational testing

Requirements

・University degree (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D.) or higher in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, or related fields.
・Practical experience (ideally 5+ years) in the evaluation and measurement of optical components/elements within R&D, inspection/quality assurance, or production engineering departments at companies such as optical component, camera, display, material, or precision equipment manufacturers.
・Experience designing and arranging simple jigs (capable of designing or commissioning the fabrication of simple jigs required for measurement using 3D CAD).
・Experience using at least two of the following types of equipment:
> White-light microscope, laser interferometer, wavefront analyzer, confocal microscope, spectrophotometer, polarimeter, birefringence analyzer, X-ray microscope, SEM, AFM, TEM, ellipsometer, prism angle measurement system.

・Japanese proficiency at a conversational level (JLPT N3 or higher)

・English proficiency at a business level

Preferred Requirements

・Experience in the design or processing of optical thin films and film deposition
・Experience with nanofabrication processes such as photolithography, etching, and lift-off
・Practical or research experience in measurement, data acquisition, and numerical analysis using languages ​​such as Python, MATLAB, Scilab, R, C/C++, or C#

Terms and Conditions

• Annual Salary: 8.5 million JPY or higher (determined based on experience and skills)

• Bonus: None

• Salary Increase: Once a year

• Probation Period: 3 months

• Location: Tokyo

• Social Insurance: Fully covered

• Working Hours: Flextime (Core time: 13:00–16:00)

• Holidays: Saturdays, Sundays, and National Holidays

• Average Overtime: Discretionary labor system

• Smoking Cessation Measures: Non-smoking indoors

Selection Process

• Selection Flow: 3 interviews (including one in-person presentation interview)

• Required Documents: Resume, CV (work history), and list of publications

• Interview Language: Japanese or English