Join the Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computing (FTQC) team within Quandela’s Scalable Architecture division. As a senior Quantum Error Correction researcher (permanent position), you will shape the development of our fault-tolerant quantum computing architecture. Your insights will guide the evolution of our long-term roadmap and contribute to the robustness and scalability of Quandela’s cutting-edge hardware.
About Quandela
Quandela is at the forefront of photonic quantum computing, combining scientific investigation with a strong engineering mindset.
Our R&D spans the full quantum computing stack—from quantum device fabrication to quantum error correction and quantum algorithms.
In this role, you will contribute to key milestones for our FTQC roadmap, while collaborating with our in-house experts and our extended network of academic partners (INRIA Paris, LIP6 – Sorbonne Université, INRIA Saclay, Institut de Mathématiques de Bordeaux…).
About the job
You will lead the design and performance analysis of fault-tolerant protocols adapted to our spin-photon systems. Your contributions will support both near-term experiments and long-term system scaling. Initial scope includes:
- Provide guidance on QEC codes: oversee the simulation and analysis of stabilizer, dynamical, and good qLDPC code families under realistic device constraints.
- Improve FTQC strategies: Develop fault-tolerant protocols suited to Quandela’s hardware and error model.
- Benchmark decoders: Design custom decoding methods and guide integration based on speed vs accuracy tradeoffs.
- Collaborate across domains: Work closely with hardware and software teams to model errors, improve simulations, and design QEC experiments.
- Publish in peer-reviewed journals, file patents and participate in relevant conferences.
Requirements
- PhD in Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science or a related field, with a specialisation in Quantum Error Correction.
- 3+ years of post-doctoral research experience, in academia or industry.
- Solid experience with simulation tools (e.g. Stim, decoder implementations).
- Track record of scientific publications in QEC/FTQC.
- Fluent in English (French is optional, not required).
- Familiarity with photonic architectures is appreciated; interest in experimental interaction is a plus.
Apply here https://apply.workable.com/quandela/j/8D68C5C126/
