Research related to quantum error correcting codes and fault-tolerance
Designing and implementing demonstrations of fault-tolerant quantum computation
Real-time decoding and classical feedforward during fault-tolerant quantum computation
Setup and maintenance of databases
Compilation of quantum circuits
Analyzing data generated from quantum hardware performing error corrected computation
Simulation of fault-tolerant quantum computation
Resource estimation for fault-tolerant quantum applications

Requirements

PhD in Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
Experience with quantum error correction theory
Must have previous experience developing software for quantum computers in industry and/or academia
Coding proficiency in Python and one or more compiled languages such as Rust, C, or C++
Familiarity with Git version control
Willingness to learn AMO physics or quantum mechanics concepts as required
Documented ability to translate research results into functional production code
Ability to effectively collaborate with software developers, physicists, and engineers in complementary disciplines
Temperamentally suited to work at a fast-growing, early-stage startup: self-motivated, humble, driven, collaborative, and with a high tolerance for ambiguity and uncertainty.

Benefits

fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their dependents
unlimited paid time off
401K company matching
short- and long-term disability
FSA
dependent care benefits
life insurance
drinks, snacks, and catered team lunches in offices every day!

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills

quantum error correction theoryfault-tolerant quantum computationreal-time decodingclassical feedforwardquantum circuit compilationdata analysis from quantum hardwaresimulation of quantum computationresource estimation for quantum applicationsPythoncompiled languages (Rust, C, C++)

Soft skills

collaborationself-motivatedhumbledriventolerance for ambiguitytolerance for uncertainty

Certifications

PhD in PhysicsPhD in Computer SciencePhD in Engineering