Riverlane · 2 weeks ago
QEC Applications Scientist
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$135K/yr - $158K/yrRiverlane is focused on making quantum computing useful sooner, and they are seeking a QEC Applications Scientist to support their customers in achieving quantum error correction results. The role involves working closely with customers to enable successful QEC demonstrations and influencing product development based on customer needs.
ComputerInformation TechnologyQuantum ComputingSoftware
Responsibilities
Enable our North America-based customers (predominantly US) with varied qubit architectures to achieve successful QEC demonstrations using Riverlane's quantum error correction system (Deltaflow)
Use Deltaflow and Riverlane's software tools for rapid QEC experiment prototyping in collaboration with our customers
Present QEC integration and experimentation results externally, including at conferences and through publications (and other relevant avenues)
Influence Deltaflow's product development by advocating for the needs of our customers
Work with stakeholders across Riverlane to influence the creation of educational content that can accelerate a new QEC customer's journey
Champion a culture where Riverlane shares the QEC success stories of customers to benefit the wider QEC community
Qualification
Required
Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, experimental physics (or related field)
Proven experience with quantum error correction or related research and experimentation experience (in industry or academia)
Familiarity with quantum error correction concepts and protocols
Proven experience with computational tools for scientific research in quantum computing (or related field)
Familiarity with qubit architectures and considerations for NISQ and QEC experiments
Ability and willingness to travel within North America (mainly the US) to customer and partner sites up to 20%
Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to discuss complex ideas with a variety of audiences, in a clear and simple way
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
A passion for learning and a curious, solution-oriented mindset
Preferred
Strong track record of working collaboratively with research and product development teams to enable customers and partners
Experience in stim (strongly preferred) and/or other QEC tools, especially in a quantum computing experimental setting
Benefits
Annual bonus scheme
Private health insurance
Life insurance
Contributory retirement fund
Equity
Generous annual leave
Enhanced family leave
Annual training and conference budget
Company
Riverlane
Riverlane develops software solutions to harness the power of quantum computers for practical applications.
Founded in 2016
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$120.68MKey Investors
Planet First PartnersEuropean Innovation CouncilInnovate UK
2024-08-06Series C· $75M
2024-05-01Grant· $2.63M
2024-03-11Grant
Leadership Team
Steve Brierley
Founder and CEO
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