Microsoft · 5 hours ago
Quantum Error Correction Researcher
Santa Barbara, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $235K/yr
3+ years expMicrosoft is a leading technology company that is assembling a diverse international team to create the world’s first scalable quantum computing system. They are seeking a Quantum Error Correction Researcher to design and develop novel fault-tolerance strategies for quantum computing systems, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to advance quantum error correction codes and build scalable quantum computers.
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No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
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
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)
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role
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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