Microsoft · 22 hours ago
Quantum Error Correction Researcher
United States, California, Santa Barbara
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $235K/yr
3+ years expMicrosoft is a leading technology company focused on creating scalable quantum computing systems. The Quantum Error Correction Researcher role involves designing fault-tolerance strategies and advancing quantum error correction codes in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to build resilient quantum computers.
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Responsibilities
Design and develop novel fault-tolerance strategies for quantum computing systems, working in close collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of theorists and experimentalists
Advance the theory and implementation of quantum error correction codes, contributing to the development of both logical and physical qubit architectures
Drive research and experimentation aimed at building scalable, resilient quantum computers capable of delivering practical value
Engage in creative problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration to overcome technical challenges in quantum system design
Foster a culture of collaboration, creativity, and technical excellence while embodying
Qualification
Required
Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Econometrics, Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field AND 4+ years related experience (e.g., statistics predictive analytics, research) OR Master's Degree in Statistics, Econometrics, Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field AND 3+ years related experience (e.g., statistics, predictive analytics, research) OR Doctorate in Statistics, Econometrics, Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field AND 1+ year(s) related experience (e.g., statistics, predictive analytics, research) OR equivalent experience?
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter. Citizenship & Citizenship Verification: This role will require access to information that is controlled for export under export control regulations, potentially under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the EU Dual Use Regulation, and/or other export control regulations. As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be required to provide either proof of their country of citizenship or proof of their U.S. permanent residency or other protected status (e.g., under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)) for assessment of eligibility to access the export-controlled information. To meet this legal requirement, and as a condition of employment, the successful candidate's citizenship will be verified with a valid passport. Lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees may verify status using other documents, where applicable
Ability to apply AI to accelerate engineering while developing shipping & prototype code
Ability to leverage AI tools to drive innovation and efficiency (e.g., performance modeling and analysis, research gathering, day to day task automation)
Preferred
Doctorate in relevant field AND 2+ years related research experience OR equivalent experience
Experience publishing academic papers as a lead author or essential contributor
Experience participating in a top conference in relevant research domain
Experience with quantum error-correction, fault-tolerant quantum computing, and/or QCVV
Company
Microsoft
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