Q-CTRL

Quantum Computing

SeniorResearchScientist,QuantumErrorCorrection

Los Angeles, California, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Senior Research Scientist, Quantum Error Correction at Q-CTRL. Skills: Quantum Error Correction (QEC), Quantum Algorithms, Research, Software Development (Python). Design and implement quantum algorithms and workflows. Conducting innovative research on aspects of QEC”

What You'll Achieve.

Get the best possible performance from contemporary and next generation quantum computers; Push toward quantum advantage; Produce high impact research and publication; Translate scientific advances into high-impact software solutions; Make quantum computers useful

Industry & Context.

Quantum Computing
Problems you'll solve

Design and implement efficient and reliable methods to solve key challenges facing real quantum computers; Versatile and self-motivated problem solvers

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

PhD degree in Physics, Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related discipline, Relevant industry or postdoctoral experience in quantum error correction, Expertise in top leading QEC codes such as the surface and qLDPC codes, Expertise in one or more of the following: decoders, compilation, computation architectures, A track record of conducting impactful research, demonstrated through publications and/or presentations in well-regarded journals and/or conferences, Experience in developing software for scientific experiments using Python

Nice to Have

Experience with high-performance languages such as Rust, C++, or Julia, A background in relevant methods from fields such as control theory, optimization, machine learning, or data analysis, Familiarity with error suppression techniques used in quantum computing, such as dynamical decoupling, readout mitigation, zero-noise extrapolation, Pauli twirling, or pulse-level optimization, Familiarity with executing circuits in Qiskit, Exceptional scientific communication skills, evidenced by a track-record of teaching, scientific outreach, writing, and/or speaking in front of both general and expert audiences, Familiarity with hardware, such as FPGAs or ASICs, A track record of winning contracts or grants

What You'll Do.

Design and implement quantum algorithms and workflows

Conducting innovative research on aspects of QEC

Publishing high-impact papers and presenting at top conferences

Collaborate with engineering teams to translate your ideas into production-quality software

Build high-quality research code to develop

and test new algorithms and methods

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate across research and engineering teams; Collaborate with engineering teams to translate your ideas into production-quality software; Foster effective collaboration with colleagues

Communication Scope

Explain and present your work in clear and accessible language; Exceptional scientific communication skills, evidenced by a track-record of teaching, scientific outreach, writing, and/or speaking in front of both general and expert audiences

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