Quantum Software Engineer - QEC
Infleqtion6 months ago
Kidlington, United KingdomSenior
Responsibilities
- Conduct research advancing quantum error-correction theory, techniques, and implementation in experimental quantum computing devices.
- Develop and optimize QEC protocols for experimental gate-based quantum computers, primarily using neutral-atom platforms.
- Use mathematical models and numerical simulations to analyze QEC protocol behavior and performance.
- Develop and implement custom QEC decoders.
- Identify and mitigate noise processes in quantum systems.
- Collaborate with experimental physicists and software engineers to connect theoretical concepts with practical implementations.
- Communicate and interpret current QEC research across theory and experiment.
- Publish research findings and present them at scientific conferences.
- Provide guidance and support to team members in a collaborative research environment.
Requirements
- PhD in theoretical physics, mathematics, computer science, or a closely related field in quantum information science.
- Two or more years of postdoctoral experience or equivalent industry experience in QEC is highly preferred.
- Experience tailoring error-correcting codes to quantum computing devices and connecting theory with experiment.
- Strong scientific publication record.
- Proficiency in scientific computing.
- Professional-level verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in collaborative, cross-functional, matrixed environments.
- Ability to learn complex topics quickly and deliver results in a dynamic environment.
- Resourceful problem-solving skills and demonstrated expertise in productization efforts.
- Experience with machine-learning-based decoder algorithms is desirable.
- Experience collaborating with hardware engineers on decoder technology is desirable.
- Familiarity with neutral-atom hardware, gatesets, and noise models is desirable.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Incentive Stock Option Plan.
- Company pension contribution of 10% regardless of employee contribution.
- Unlimited PTO.
- BUPA healthcare after the probation period.
- Cycle-to-work and technology schemes.
- Full-time hybrid work in the Kidlington and Harwell offices, with up to two days per week from home as work permits.
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