Senior Quantum Error Correction Engineer Position at IQM
IQM is looking for an expert in quantum error correction and fault-tolerant quantum computing. Lots of opportunities to grow, lots of friends to be made! Feel free to contact francisco.revson@meetiqm.com if interested or apply under the link below.
Job Description
As a member of our Quantum Error Correction Theory Team, you will design quantum error-correcting codes and protocols as well as state-of-the-art decoding algorithms contributing to the core technology of our quantum computers. This role has an emphasis on developing and integrating quantum error-correcting tools for the near future.
Responsibilities
Depending on your background and interest, the work might be one of the following:
- Development and simulation of state-of-the-art codes
- Improving the performance of existing decoding algorithms
- Reducing the computational complexity of protocols for magic-state distillation
- Performing and assisting in quantum error correction experiments on IQM hardware
Required Skills
- Deep knowledge of quantum error-correcting codes (e.g., PhD + 1-2 years of experience)
- Strong publication record
- Knowledge of the theory of superconducting circuits is appreciated
- Expertise in one of the following areas:
- Designing quantum error-correcting codes with connectivity constraints
- Implementation of multi-qubit logical gates, e.g., lattice surgery
- Fault-tolerant quantum algorithms
- Quantum algorithm-specific error correction, e.g., simulation of fermionic systems
- Decoding algorithms based on model graphs, e.g., belief propagation, union-find and minimum-weight perfect matching algorithms
- Machine-learning-based decoding algorithms
- Implementation of decoding algorithms in FPGA
