Quantum Error Correction Scientist

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Haywards Heath
3 months ago
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AtUniversal Quantumwe aim to make the world a better place by engineering the future of computing. Together, we are creating truly impactful quantum computers. Our machines will be capable of solving problems until now considered impossible, with applications ranging across a broad range of industries including healthcare, materials and aerospace. We are looking to hire aQuantum Scientist with experience developing and simulating quantum error correctionprotocols. Passionate about helping create technologies which can change the world? We may be the right place for you so get in touch! 

 

What You’ll Accomplish:

  • Simulate and design experiments to characterize error correction protocols. 
  • Tailor quantum error correction protocols to leverage the strengths of the underlying hardware. 
  • Design experiments to characterize the noise profile of physical qubits. 
  • Perform resource estimation for large-scale applications through the lens of quantum error correction. 
  • Advise on hardware choices and software control to optimize the performance of quantum error correction in both the near and far term. 

Requirements

The most critical attributes we’ll use to compare candidates:

  1. Experience with developing, simulating, and modifying quantum error correction protocols. 
  2. Working knowledge of benchmarking procedures.  
  3. Ability to perform simulation and modelling to inform experiments. 

Must-have:

  • PhD or equivalent experience. 
  • 5+ years (PhD degree-inclusive) experience involving quantum error correction development and research. 
  • Experience with developing, simulating, and modifying quantum error correction protocols. 
  • Working knowledge of benchmarking procedures.  
  • Ability to perform simulation and modelling to inform experiments. 
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, with published results in the field of research. 
  • Strong organizational skills, and experience working and negotiating with customers and partner

Nice-to-have 

 

  • Knowledge of quantum algorithms and applications 
  • Knowledge of tools such as Qiskit, Stim 
  • Proficient in Python. 

Please feel encouraged to apply even if you don't match all requirements of our job description. We would love to receive your application even if you think you're only a partial match to the profile we are looking for

Benefits

Competitive salary, equity options, a flexible paid holiday allowance (28 days minimum), flexible working options, 10% matching pension, a generous parental support policy, private health/dental insurance, personal development budget, group life insurance and relocation support.

We are committed to nurturing diversity and inclusion
At Universal Quantum, we're passionate about working with and for all kinds of minds. As a proud signatory of theTech Talent Charter (TTC), we have made a number of formal commitments to help to hold ourselves accountable to both our team and peers. This includes pledging to collaborate and share best practices with others, to continuously develop plans to drive inclusion across our business, and to collect and share our diversity data annually. We welcome team members from all backgrounds, and work to create an environment where everyone can flourish freely.

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