Q-CTRL
Quantum Computing
SeniorResearchScientist,SuperconductingQubits
“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.
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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