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Lead Quantum Error Correction Scientist

zeroG - AI in Aviation, Broomfield, Colorado, United States, 80020


Science Led, Enterprise Driven – Accelerating Quantum ComputingQuantinuum 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/newsWe are seeking a

Lead Quantum Error Correction Scientist

in our

Broomfield, CO

Location.Quantinuum is looking for a highly qualified Quantum Error Correction Scientist to apply their knowledge base to the development of both near-term and long-term quantum error correction. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of quantum error correction and the limitations and opportunities imposed by real-world hardware constraints.In this role, you will apply previous experience in theoretical quantum error correction to provide technical leadership in both technology demonstrations and the development of an architecture roadmap toward industrial-scale fault-tolerant quantum computation. You will also drive development of new concepts, help mature software tools to program quantum computers, and write journal publications and conference presentations. You will work with fellow theorists and system-level architects to ensure rapid and significant advancement of the state-of-the-art and provide direction and mentorship to lower level Scientists and Associates to ensure best scientific practices.Key Responsibilities:

Work directly with other theorists and experimentalists to understand the trapped-ion QCCD quantum computer architectureDevelop quantum error correction codes optimized for our hardware and inform future designsHelp inform system level requirements (error rates, classical computing requirements, etc.) to enable efficient error correctionWork with algorithm developers to find early uses for error correction conceptsCommunicate ground-breaking results both internally and externally through publications and presentationsDevelop, implement, and oversee best scientific practices across the theory teamYOU MUST HAVE:

Completed PhD in Physics or Computer ScienceMinimum of 5+ years of post-PhD experience in research projectsDue 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 statusWE VALUE:

Completed PhD in Physics or Computer Science with background in quantum error correctionExperience in working with experimentalistsExperience in working with quantum computing hardwareExperience in other relevant areas of theoretical quantum computing (diagnostics, algorithm development, etc.)Some knowledge of trapped-ion quantum computersExcellent written and oral communication skills, with published results within their field of research.As a top candidate, you will have strong organizational and leadership skills, and be good at working and negotiating with partners$143,000 - $180,000 a year

Compensation & Benefits:

Range posted is inclusive of bonus target when applicable

Estimated Salary Wage: $143,000 - $180,000 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-Equity, 401k retirement savings plan + 12 Paid holidays and generous vacation + sick time-Paid parental leave-Employee discountsQuantinuum 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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