Operating Quantum Devices Using a Temporal Metric

Systems and methods for operating one or more qubits in a quantum computing system are provided. In some examples, a method can include obtaining past time data associated with a temporal metric of an operating parameter of a qubit in a quantum device. The method can include selecting an operating parameter value based at least in part on the past time data associated with the temporal metric of the operating parameter to reduce likelihood of occurrence of a time dependent defect. The time dependent defect can exhibit a time dependent behavior. The method can include operating the qubit in the quantum device at the operating parameter value.