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MIT Lincoln Laboratory · 1 week ago

Quantum Scientist QEC (Quantum Error Correction)

positionLexington, MA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$145K/yr - $220K/yr

MIT Lincoln Laboratory is dedicated to exploring transformative computational advantages through quantum-enabled computation. They are seeking a Quantum Scientist specializing in quantum error correction to research and implement fault-tolerant schemes and contribute to quantum computing advancements.

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Responsibilities

Perform research on the design, implementation, and evaluation of current fault-tolerant schemes and their application to emerging quantum computing platforms
Work within a group that is performing research in various aspects of quantum computing including: quantum algorithms, quantum circuit implementation, resource estimation, and simulation of quantum error correction implementations in the presence of realistic error
Mentor and supervise more junior researchers, lead small teams of colleagues, contribute to program development and management, and help shape future research directions

Qualification

Quantum error correctionQuantum algorithmsQuantum circuit implementationSyndrome decoding algorithmsQuantum software developmentC++PythonMatlabMathematicaMentoringTeam leadership

Required

PhD in Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics or related field
Strong background in quantum error correction and quantum computer science
Experience developing quantum circuits for QEC
Demonstrated ability to develop software in programming languages such as: C++, Python, Matlab, and/or Mathematica
Design and analysis of quantum error correction (QEC) codes including: topological codes (e.g. surface codes), and qLDPC codes
Mapping fault-tolerant implementations to physical hardware platforms and resource estimation of these implementations
Syndrome decoding algorithms and their implementation in software and on accelerator hardware (e.g. FPGAs, GPUs)
Simulation of the performance of QEC and fault-tolerant protocols using tools such as STIM and/or other simulators
Utilization of quantum software development environments, including: Cirq, Qualtran, QisKit, QuTip, etc

Preferred

Experience in specific aspects of QEC research, as described above

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
MIT-funded pension
Matching 401K
Paid leave (including vacation, sick, parental, military, etc.)
Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs
Mentorship programs
A range of work-life balance options
... and much more!

Company

MIT Lincoln Laboratory

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MIT Lincoln Laboratory is a federally funded research and development center chartered to apply advanced technology to problems of national security.
dateFounded in 1951
location
Lexington, Massachusetts, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://www.ll.mit.edu

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$0.25M
Key Investors
Patrick J. McGovern Foundation
2023-12-20Grant· $0.25M

Leadership Team

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Israel Soibelman
Chief Strategy Officer
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