Quantum Software Engineer - Error Correction

Company:  Infleqtion
Location: Chicago
Closing Date: 21/10/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Job Summary

The newly hired QECT is responsible for designing and optimizing error correcting codes (QECs) for experimental quantum computing devices, modeling and analyzing QEC schemes, and advancing the understanding of QEC.

PLEASE NOTE: We don't anticipate to start interviewing or hiring this position until September or October of 2024

Job Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities outlined below include essential functions of the role. Depending on business needs, this role may perform a combination of some or all of the following duties. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned:

Identify and pursue research that advances the understanding of QEC theory, techniques, and implementation in experimental quantum computing devices

Develop and optimize QEC protocols tailored to experimental gate-based quantum computing devices, with a primary focus on neutral atom platforms

Use mathematical models and numerical simulations to analyze the behavior and performance of QEC protocols

Develop and implement custom QEC decoders

Contribute to the identification and mitigation of noise processes in quantum systems

Collaborate with experimental physicists and software engineers to bridge the gap between theoretical concepts and practical implementation

Communicate and interpret cutting-edge research in both theory and experiment with colleagues

Engage with the broader scientific community by publishing research findings in scientific journals and presenting at conferences

Stay up to date with the latest developments in QEC and related field

Provide guidance and support to other team members, fostering a collaborative research environment

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

PhD in theoretical physics, mathematics, computer science, or another field closely related to quantum information science

 2+ years of postdoctoral experience (or industry equivalent) in QEC is highly preferred

Experience in tailoring error-correcting codes for quantum computing devices, and bridging the gap between theory and experiment

Strong scientific publication record

Proficient in scientific computing

Demonstrated ability to work and communicate with all levels of an organization; Professional-level communication skills, including verbal, written, and presentation skills

Demonstrated ability to work comfortably in a highly collaborative, cross-functional, team-oriented, and matrixed environment

Desire and demonstrated ability to thrive and produce results in a fluid, dynamic, and fast-paced environment

Demonstrated ability to learn new and complex topics quickly

Resourceful problem-solver who collaboratively identifies effective paths forward with demonstrated expertise in executing productization efforts

Passion for solving complex problems and challenges in a highly technical and scientific environment

Ability to travel domestically and (potentially) internationally up to 10%

 

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Stock Option Plan

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