Quantum Error Correction Scientist

Quantinuum
London
10 months ago
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Quantinuum is the world's largest integrated quantum company, pioneering powerful quantum computers and advanced software solutions. Quantinuum's technology drives breakthroughs in materials discovery, cybersecurity, and next-gen quantum AI. With approximately 500 employees, including 370+ scientists and engineers, Quantinuum leads the quantum computing revolution across continents.

We unite best-in-class software with high-fidelity hardware to accelerate quantum computing. With integrated full-stack technology, our world-class team is rapidly scaling quantum computing.

Quantinuum recently secured $300M in funding, visit our news pages to learn more about this and other Quantinuum scientific breakthroughs and achievements:https://www.quantinuum.com/news

We are seeking aQuantum Error Correction Scientistin ourBroomfield, COLocation.

Quantinuum is looking for a highly qualified Quantum Error Correction Scientist to apply their knowledge base to the development of both near-term and long-term quantum error correction development. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of quantum algorithms and the limitations and opportunities imposed by real-world hardware constraints.

In this role, you will apply previous experience in quantum error correction development to help develop use-cases for trapped-ion quantum computers. You will help drive the development of new concepts, mature software tools to program quantum computers, and write journal publications and conference presentations. You will work with fellow theorists and system-level architects to ensure rapid and significant advancement of the state-of-the-art, and work with experimentalists to achieve unprecedented technology demonstrations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Work directly with other theorists and experimentalists to understand the trapped-ion QCCD quantum computer architecture
  • Develop quantum error correction codes optimized for our hardware and inform future designs
  • Help inform system level requirements (error rates, classical computing requirements, etc.) to enable efficient error correction
  • Work with algorithm developers to find early uses for error correction concepts
  • Communicate ground-breaking results both internally and externally through publications and presentations

YOU MUST HAVE:

  • Completed PhD in Physics or Computer Science
  • Minimum of 2+ years of post-PhD experience in research projects
  • Due to Contractual requirements, must be a U.S. Person. defined as, U.S. citizen permanent resident or green card holder, workers granted asylum or refugee status
  • Due to national security requirements imposed by the U.S. Government, candidates for this position must not be a People's Republic of China national or Russian national unless the candidate is also a U.S. citizen.

WE VALUE:

  • Completed PhD in Physics or Computer Science with background in quantum error correction
  • Experience in working with experimentalists
  • Experience in working with quantum computing hardware
  • Experience in other relevant area of theoretical quantum computing (diagnostics, algorithm development, etc.)
  • Some knowledge of trapped-ion quantum computers
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, with published results within their field of research.
Compensation & Benefits:
Non-Incentive Eligible
Estimated Salary Wage: $129,000 - $160,000 Annually
What is in it for you?
-A competitive salary and innovative, game-changing work
-Flexible work schedule
-Employer subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
-401(k) match for student loan repayment benefit
-Equity, 401k retirement savings plan + 12 Paid holidays and generous vacation + sick time
-Paid parental leave
-Employee discounts

Quantinuum is an equal opportunity employer. You will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.



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