Quantum Software Engineer - Error Correction

PLEASE NOTE :   We don't anticipate interviewing for this position until Fall 2025, with an expected start date in Q1 2026.

Job Summary

The newly hired QECT is responsible for designing and optimizing error correcting codes (QECs) for experimental quantum computing devices, modeling and analyzing QEC schemes, and advancing the understanding of QEC.

PLEASE NOTE : We don't anticipate to start interviewing or hiring this position until September or October of 2024

Job Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities outlined below include essential functions of the role. Depending on business needs, this role may perform a combination of some or all of the following duties. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned :

• Identify and pursue research that advances the understanding of QEC theory, techniques, and implementation in experimental quantum computing devices
• Develop and optimize QEC protocols tailored to experimental gate-based quantum computing devices, with a primary focus on neutral atom platforms
• Use mathematical models and numerical simulations to analyze the behavior and performance of QEC protocols
• Develop and implement custom QEC decoders
• Contribute to the identification and mitigation of noise processes in quantum systems
• Collaborate with experimental physicists and software engineers to bridge the gap between theoretical concepts and practical implementation
• Communicate and interpret cutting-edge research in both theory and experiment with colleagues
• Engage with the broader scientific community by publishing research findings in scientific journals and presenting at conferences
• Stay up to date with the latest developments in QEC and related field
• Provide guidance and support to other team members, fostering a collaborative research environment

Requirements

Required Qualifications :

Benefits