Science Led, Enterprise Driven – Accelerating Quantum Computing
Quantinuum is the world's largest integrated quantum company, pioneering powerful quantum computers and advanced software solutions. Quantinuum's technology drives breakthroughs in materials discovery, cybersecurity, and next-gen quantum AI. With approximately 500 employees, including 370+ scientists and engineers, Quantinuum leads the quantum computing revolution across continents.
We unite best-in-class software with high-fidelity hardware to accelerate quantum computing. With integrated full-stack technology, our world-class team is rapidly scaling quantum computing.
Quantinuum recently secured $300M in funding, visit our news pages to learn more about this and other Quantinuum scientific breakthroughs and achievements:https://www.quantinuum.com/news
We are seeking aQuantum Error Correction Software Scientistin ourBroomfield, COLocation.
Quantinuum is looking for a highly qualified Quantum Computing Scientist to apply their knowledge base to the development of both near-term and long-term quantum error correction development. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of quantum architectures and the limitations and opportunities imposed by real-world hardware constraints.
In this role, you will apply previous experience in quantum error correction and architecture development to help mature trapped-ion quantum computers. You will help drive the development of new concepts, mature software tools to program quantum computers, and communicate requirements to experimentalists and device designers. You will work with fellow theorists and system-level architects to ensure rapid and significant advancement of the state-of-the-art, and work with experimentalists to achieve unprecedented technology demonstrations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Construct professional grade software tools for QEC research including: code discovery, fault propagation, gate synthesis, error detection, decoding, high-level algorithm performance
- Work with architecture team on compiler tooling suite to evaluate device candidate designs
- Work with quantum software group to define requirements for customer facing tools
YOU MUST HAVE:
- PhD completed prior to start
- Minimum of 2+ years of post-PhD experience in relevant research projects
- Due to Contractual requirements, must be a U.S. Person. defined as, U.S. citizen permanent resident or green card holder, workers granted asylum or refugee status
- Due to national security requirements imposed by the U.S. Government, candidates for this position must not be a People's Republic of China national or Russian national unless the candidate is also a U.S. citizen.
WE VALUE:
- PhD in Physics or Computer Science with background in quantum error correction
- Experience in working with experimentalists
- Experience in working with quantum computing hardware
- Experience in other relevant area of theoretical quantum computing (diagnostics, algorithm development, etc.)
- Some knowledge of trapped-ion quantum computers
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, with published results within their field of research.
Compensation & Benefits:
Non-Incentive Eligible
Estimated Salary Wage: $129,000 - $160,000 Annually
What is in it for you?
-A competitive salary and innovative, game-changing work
-Flexible work schedule
-Employer subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
-401(k) match for student loan repayment benefit
-Equity, 401k retirement savings plan + 12 Paid holidays and generous vacation + sick time
-Paid parental leave
-Employee discounts
Quantinuum is an equal opportunity employer. You will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.
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