Q-CTRL · 4 months ago
Senior Research Scientist, Quantum Error Correction
San Francisco
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$125K/yr - $185K/yrQ-CTRL is a global leader in quantum technology, seeking a Senior Research Scientist to drive innovation in quantum error correction. The role focuses on designing and implementing quantum algorithms while collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop high-impact software solutions.
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Responsibilities
Design and implement efficient and reliable methods to solve key challenges facing real quantum computers
Stay up to date with advances in quantum computing and QEC research, applying this knowledge to develop cutting-edge methodologies
Conducting innovative research on aspects of QEC, such as, but not limited to: designing and optimizing decoders, developing compilation schemes and computation architectures for FTQC, optimizing logical operation schemes, using QEC primitives to boost near term applications
Utilize methods from a range of fields, including control theory, optimization, machine learning, computer science, and data analysis
Publishing high-impact papers and presenting at top conferences
Collaborate with engineering teams to translate your ideas into production-quality software
Explain and present your work in clear and accessible language. Incorporate feedback and foster effective collaboration with colleagues
Use open-source scientific computing packages like Qiskit, NumPy, Networkx, Scipy, Scikit-learn, and PyTorch to build high-quality research code to develop, demonstrate, and test new algorithms and methods
Other duties within the Employee's skills and experience, or with reasonable training
Qualification
Required
A 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
Preferred
Experience with high-performance languages such as Rust, C++, or Julia
A strong 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
Benefits
Flexibility: We embrace workplace flexibility so you worry more about your impact vs a rigid work schedule.
Attractive salary: You’ll get to have the start-up impact without the start-up wages.
Equity: We want people to have a sense of ownership in what they do and offer the potential for equity share and annual bonuses.
Cash bonus: We recognize exceptional performance and impact by offering annual discretionary cash bonuses.
Resources: We are well funded by the world’s best technology investors, letting us chase our ambitions with minimal constraints.
Parental support: We offer paid parental leave to support you and your loved ones.
Diversity: We’re an equal opportunity employer and actively support initiatives like the ‘Global Women in Quantum’ program to help expand the quantum workforce.
Unique culture: You’ll be surrounded by some of the world’s leading physicists, engineers, product, marketing and design people (to name a few!) with a strong desire to learn and transfer knowledge.
Meaningful values: You’ll work with an incredibly supportive team who work consistently to deliver our core values to be real, be trusted, be just and to be revered.
Personal development: We provide you with a personal development and wellness budget.
Company
Q-CTRL
Q-CTRL is using AI-powered quantum infrastructure software to accelerate pathways to useful quantum computers and quantum sensors.
Founded in 2017
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$133.03MKey Investors
Small Business Research InitiativeMorpheus VenturesSalesforce Ventures
2024-10-08Series B· $59M
2024-02-05Grant· $1.25M
2023-07-25Series B· $2M
Leadership Team
Michael Biercuk
CEO & Founder
Aravind Ratnam
Chief Strategy Officer
Recent News
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