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Senior Research Scientist, Quantum Error Correction

Q-CTRL · Los Angeles · Hybrid

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About Q-CTRL

Q-CTRL is a global pioneer with unmatched commercial traction in the emerging quantum technology industry - a sector poised to transform everything from finance and pharma through to logistics and defense. Q-CTRL is a category-defining business leading the... Backed by Innovation Bay.

About the role

At Q-CTRL, we’re pioneering the future of quantum technology. Our Quantum Error Correction team is seeking a Senior Research Scientist to design and implement components of an end-to-end compiler and orchestrator for distributed FTQC. You’ll join a fast-paced research team, collaborating closely with engineering teams to produce high-impact research and publications and translate scientific advances into impactful software solutions. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • Experience with high-performance languages such as Rust or C++
  • A strong background in relevant methods from fields such as control theory, optimization, machine learning, or data analysis
  • Familiarity with error suppression techniques used in quantum computing, such as dynamical decoupling, readout mitigation, zero-noise extrapolation, Pauli twirling, or pulse-level optimization
  • Familiarity with executing circuits in Qiskit or Cirq
  • Exceptional scientific communication skills, evidenced by a track-record of teaching, scientific outreach, writing, and/or speaking in front of both general and expert audiences
  • Familiarity with hardware, such as FPGAs or ASICs
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About the team

The Quantum Computing Research team is dedicated to developing innovative methods to get the best possible performance from contemporary and next generation quantum computers. We push toward quantum advantage by developing cutting-edge applications, employing AI, control theory, and physics principles to optimize and automate critical parts of the quantum computing stack. We conduct pioneering research looking toward the near future, including quantum error correction and the integration of quantum computers with high performance computing and data centers.

About the role

At Q-CTRL, we’re pioneering the future of quantum technology. Our Quantum Error Correction team is seeking a Senior Research Scientist to design and implement components of an end-to-end compiler and orchestrator for distributed FTQC. You’ll join a fast-paced research team, collaborating closely with engineering teams to produce high-impact research and publications and translate scientific advances into impactful software solutions.

This is your opportunity to work at the forefront of quantum computing, driving real-world innovation in a rapidly evolving field. As a Research Scientist, you’ll...

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