IQM engineer moves from qubits to a working quantum computer

Tyler Jones relocated 16,000 kilometers from Brisbane to Munich not to simply take a job, but to witness the culmination of years of quantum research at IQM Quantum Computers, the company says. As a Senior Quantum Integration Engineer, Jones’ role is uniquely positioned to troubleshoot the complex systems customers rely on, a process that can involve weeks-long investigations into unexpected results. “Have you seen this before?” is a common question within the team, responsible for ensuring IQM’s superconducting quantum computers, including the recently launched 150-qubit Halocene line, deliver as expected. Jones describes the satisfaction of transforming a device “spitting out random numbers” into a functioning quantum computer, a process enabled by IQM’s vertically integrated approach to building the entire quantum stack. Weeks-long investigations are sometimes necessary within IQM’s Quantum Integration team to pinpoint the source of unexpected…