Riverlane

Quantum Computing

QuantumErrorCorrectionResearcher(AMO)

£60–85k Cambridge, England, United Kingdom FULL TIME Remote Friendly
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The Brief

“Quantum Error Correction Researcher (AMO) at Riverlane. Skills: Quantum error correction, AMO qubits, QEC protocols. Build expertise in quantum computing. Explore QEC protocols”

Industry & Context.

Quantum Computing

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

PhD in mathematics, physics, computer science, or related technical field, Equivalent professional experience, Problem-solving skills, Knowledge of at least one programming language, Ability to work independently, Ability to work as part of a team, Written communication skills, Oral communication skills

Nice to Have

Experience in quantum computing, Experience in quantum error correction, Experience with qLDPC codes, Experience in quantum algorithm compilation, Experience with one or more qubit modalities

What You'll Do.

Build expertise in quantum computing

Explore QEC protocols

Develop new QEC protocols

Optimize QEC protocols for hardware

Write code to test scientific ideas

Contribute to software products

Share expertise with other teams

Guide development of products

Present work at conferences

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Multidisciplinary team; Wider team collaboration; Collaborate with other teams

Communication Scope

Discuss complex ideas

Full Job Description

Quantum Error Correction Researcher Cambridge, UK | Full-time or Part-time | Permanent | Hybrid Salary: £60,000 to £85,000, DOE The salary range for this role is broad, as we are able to consider varying levels of experience. Any offer made will carefully take into account level of experience (including relevant industry experience), transferable relevant skills and previous relevant achievements. We will also consider part-time applications for this role. Please indicate your preferred working schedule in your cover letter. About us Riverlane’s mission is to master quantum error correction (QEC) and unlock a new age of human progress. From advances in material and climate science, to complex chemistry simulation for new drug design, quantum computers will help humanity solve some of its most important challenges. But without QEC, the industry’s defining technical challenge, such breakthroughs can never be achieved. Riverlane is the world leader in QEC technology. QEC is a complex problem that requires a range of skills, talent and passion. Having raised more than $125M in funding to date to accelerate our cutting-edge R&D in quantum error correction (QEC), Riverlane partners with many of the world’s leading quantum hardware providers and government agencies to make fault-tolerant quantum computing a reality. We’re making remarkable progress and growing fast.  About the role As a Quantum Error Correction Researcher at Riverlane, you will help us to develop the world’s first Quantum Error Correction (QEC) stack that will unlock useful quantum computing. We have a fantastic opportunity to join one of Riverlane’s more science-focused quantum error correction teams, dedicated to understanding fault tolerance on realistic hardware architectures. This highly collaborative group brings together mathematicians, physicists, computer scientists and software engineers, working side by side across the stack: from new code families and fault-tolerant logic, through understanding

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