# Hardware Physicist at Midjourney

Hardware Physicist at Midjourney in San Francisco Bay Area Hybrid. Hybrid, full-time, paying $155k–$159k. Posted September 7, 2026.

- Company: Midjourney
- Location: San Francisco Bay Area Hybrid
- Workplace: Hybrid
- Job type: Full-time
- Pay: $155k–$159k
- Posted: 2026-09-07
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/midjourney/66e5ae1c-6538-4354-939d-1f3a1afe5849/application
- Source: https://jobmagic.ai/jobs/hardware-physicist-midjourney-r4py68

## Requirements

- Multiple years of experience working in experimental quantum physics (Ph.D.-level or similar)
- Proficiency in the design, implementation, and troubleshooting of experiments
- Hands-on experience with laser-based optical measurements
- Ability to work on-site (up to five days/week) in the San Francisco Bay Area
- Given the nature of the work, U.S. citizenship is required.

## Description

**What You'll Do**
Midjourney is seeking physicists to develop revolutionary quantum hardware technologies.
**What We're Looking For**

- Multiple years of experience working in experimental quantum physics (Ph.D.-level or similar)

- Proficiency in the design, implementation, and troubleshooting of experiments

- Hands-on experience with laser-based optical measurements

- Ability to work on-site (up to five days/week) in the San Francisco Bay Area

- Given the nature of the work, U.S. citizenship is required.

**Useful Experience: **

- Broad familiarity with quantum computing and/or sensing platforms

- Track record of delivering cutting-edge systems that work outside the lab

- Strong physical intuition about fundamental signal origins and noise sources

- Hands-on experience with optics, optoelectronics, photodetectors, and optical fibers

- Familiarity with next-generation photonic technologies

- Experience inventing new tools and processes to address experimental challenges

- Proficiency using the latest AI tools to accelerate workflow

- Excellent data visualization and presentation skills