Q-CTRL

Quantum Computing

SeniorResearchScientist,SuperconductingQubits

$160–200k Los Angeles, California, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
The Brief

“Senior Research Scientist, Superconducting Qubits at Q-CTRL. Skills: superconducting qubits, quantum computing, AI-powered quantum control infrastructure software, software development for quantum hardware. Develop tools and techniques for modeling and simulation of superconducting qubits. Provide theory support to the superconducting hardware automation team”

What You'll Achieve.

get the best possible performance from contemporary and next generation quantum computers; optimize and automate critical parts of the quantum computing stack; building robust routines for tuning up high-fidelity two-qubit gates; optimizing the full processor at scale; maintaining peak performance in real time; deliver impactful solutions; make quantum computers useful

Industry & Context.

Quantum Computing
Problems you'll solve

versatile and self-motivated problem solvers

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Advanced degree in Physics, Engineering, or a closely related discipline, Experience conducting research in a relevant field, Previous experience in tune-up and characterization of superconducting qubits, Expertise in numerical techniques, statistical learning, and optimization algorithms, A good grasp of software development best practices, Experience in developing software modules for qubit measurement and control (Python, C++, Rust)

Nice to Have

PhD, exceptional candidates with previous industry experience

What You'll Do.

Develop tools and techniques for modeling and simulation of superconducting qubits

Provide theory support to the superconducting hardware automation team

Perform cryogenic measurements and characterization of superconducting qubits

Contribute to the superconducting codebase by developing new modules with appropriate testing and documentation

Collaborate with your colleagues in the engineering and product teams to translate ideas and research outcomes into production-level software

document and present research solutions in accessible language

Other duties within the Employee's skills and experience

or with reasonable training

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate regularly with other cross-functional teams such as research, product and engineering; Collaborate with your colleagues in the engineering and product teams; help review contributions from your teammates

Communication Scope

Explain, document and present research solutions in accessible language

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