Quantum Computer Architect - Associate

Nord Quantique; Sherbrooke; Presencial; CAD 85.000 - 125.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Nord Quantique in Sherbrooke, QC seeks a Quantum Computer Architect - Associate to join the Engineering team. This mid-level, full-time role focuses on bosonic codes and fault-tolerant quantum computing, contributing to the company's research roadmap and architecture strategy.

You will engage with researchers, interact with partners, and help translate scientific insights into practical milestones, leveraging Python and numerical simulation as assets. English is essential; French is a plus.

Formación

• PhD in quantum information, theoretical physics, mathematics or theoretical computer science is required or expected.
• PhD- or post-doc-internship is an asset but not mandatory.
• Work experience in industry is an asset and can be considered.
• Exceptional ability to focus and meticulous attention to detail is expected.
• Adaptability to changing priorities and a team-oriented mindset is essential.

Responsabilidades

• Contribute to research of new bosonic multimode codes.
• Partake in development of theory of fault-tolerance in bosonic codes.
• Interact with research partners and collaborate with the CTO to guide milestones.

Conocimientos

Quantum error correction

Fault-tolerant quantum computing

Bosonic codes

English communication

Circuit-QED

Numerical simulation

Python

French (intermediate)

Educación

PhD in quantum information, theoretical physics, mathematics or theoretical computer science

Descripción del empleo

Quantum Computer Architect - Associate at Nord Quantique, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada. A mid-level full time position in the Engineering team, listed under research.

Our current needs

As part of our continued growth, we are seeking to recruit a new contributor to our Quantum Architecture Team. Our quantum computing platform, built on bosonic codes, represents promising direction in the field. While it is less mature than more “mainstream” approaches, this emerging technology opens up exceptional opportunities for discovery and innovation. Key questions—quantum error-correcting code design, fault-tolerant operation, and the compilation of circuits down to control pulses—are not only central to our mission but are vibrant areas of active research across the scientific community. The role of the Quantum Architecture Team is to guide the company’s mid- and long-term technology roadmap. This work has a direct and wide-ranging impact on all teams at Nord Quantique. To fulfill this mandate, the team maintains a close engagement with the scientific literature and collaborates with the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to identify and define the milestones that shape our roadmap. As a contributor, you will have the opportunity to work on high-impact projects that address technological challenges at the heart of Nord Quantique’s mission. Beyond strong research synthesis skills, the role calls for initiative and creativity—qualities essential for advancing the frontiers of our technology and driving meaningful progress on our most critical objectives.

Sought expertise and knowledge

• Quantum error correction
• Fault-tolerant quantum computing
• Bosonic codes, multimode grid codes in particular
• Advanced level in English, to communicate with international team members
• Circuit-QED, an asset
• Numerical simulation, an asset
• Python know-how, an asset
• Intermediate knowledge of French, an asset

Nord Quantique is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion in its training, workplaces, and activities. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and traditionally marginalized groups.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the research of new bosonic multimode codes
• Partake in the development of the theory of fault-tolerance in the context of bosonic codes
• Interact with research partners
• Assist in a tight watch on the relevant scientific literature

Requirements

• PhD in quantum information, theoretical physics, mathematics or theoretical computer science
• PhD- or post-doc-internship, an asset
• Work experience in industry, an asset
• Exceptional ability to focus
• Meticulous, attention to detail
• Adaptability to changing priorities
• Team-oriented mindset