Sr. Quantum Integration Engineer - Santa Clara, CA, United States
$147,000 - $202,500 USD yearly
Originally posted 2 September 2026 by the employer.
Focused on solid-state solutions for quantum technology, specifically superconducting qubits and optical quantum computing.
About the role
This role involves designing and optimizing manufacturing processes for display and semiconductor manufacturing technologies, with a focus on solid-state solutions for quantum technology, including superconducting qubits and optical quantum computing.
What you'll do
- Create process, module, and device integration solutions for different platforms and quantum structures.
- Work with various teams to develop new materials, processes, and structures for quantum devices.
- Design, collect data, analyze, and compile reports on process engineering experiments.
- Troubleshoot complex problems, perform Root Cause Analysis, and resolve process engineering issues.
- Generate internal and external documentation for products, presentations, and technical reports.
- Design and conduct experiments, measure material and device properties, and interpret data.
- Collaborate with customers, start-ups, or universities to identify key problems and develop enabling solutions.
What you'll need
- Doctorate Degree.
- Strong semiconductor background.
- Expertise in material engineering and semiconductor processing.
- Understanding of advanced (metasurface-based) optics to enhance device performance.
- Conceptual and practical expertise in process engineering discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines.
This role has been open 43 days — well below the 60-day median for Process Integration roles.
Process Integration · Process Integration
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Open roles in category
239
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Median days open
60 d
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Median salary
$161k
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See the full market breakdown ▾Category comparison, and who else is hiring
| Metric | Applied Materials | All employers we track in this specialty (239 roles · 40 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 7 | 239 |
| Open roles in the wider Process, Fab & Equipment family | 1111 | 9867 · 109 employers |
| Median days open | 52 d | 60 d (−8 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $161k |
Who's hiring in this category
- Micron Technology · 94 open roles · median 58 d
- GlobalFoundries · 28 open roles · median 72 d
- Intel Corporation · 12 open roles · median 22 d
- Infineon Technologies · 9 open roles · median 30 d
- NXP Semiconductors · 8 open roles · median 83 d
- Renesas Electronics · 8 open roles · median 77 d
How we counted: 239 open Process Integration (Process Integration) roles from 40 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 15 Oct 2026. Specialty figures count only roles carrying this exact specialty label, so an employer's related work in neighbouring specialties is not included there — it is counted in the wider Process, Fab & Equipment family row. Figures refresh nightly.