Quantum Error Correction Architect

Nabla; Sherbrooke; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Contract: CDI

International team

Key role in startup

Job summary

Pasqal is seeking a PhD-level quantum error correction expert to join the Hardware department. You will develop error-correcting codes, decoders, and protocols to enable fault-tolerant quantum computation on Pasqal neutral-atom hardware.

You will also model logical errors, contribute to future QPU architectures, and write technical papers and articles for dissemination at conferences and in journals.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent experience in quantum error correction, fault-tolerant quantum computing, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of quantum error-correcting codes, decoding methods, and fault-tolerant protocols.
• Interest in neutral-atom platforms and the ability to account for realistic hardware constraints in QEC studies.
• Strong programming skills for scientific computing (e.g., Python), including data analysis and simulation workflows.
• Experience in driving small technical projects, including planning, prioritization, and delivery, is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Select, adapt, and benchmark quantum error-correcting codes under neutral-atom constraints.
• Develop and evaluate decoding approaches; quantify QEC performance.
• Develop and maintain logical error models and budgets.
• Contribute to the design and benchmarking of fault-tolerant logical operations.
• Provide QEC-driven inputs to the design of future QPU architectures.
• Develop and maintain QEC simulation tools.
• Write reports, technical documents, and scientific articles.
• Contribute to patentable ideas and external representation.

Skills

QEC codes

Decoding methods

Fault-tolerant protocols

Python

Data analysis

Simulation workflows

Project leadership

English communication

Education

PhD or equivalent

Job description

Pasqal is seeking a PhD-level quantum error correction expert to join the Hardware department. You will develop error-correcting codes, decoders, and protocols to enable fault-tolerant quantum computation on Pasqal neutral-atom hardware.

You will also model logical errors, contribute to future QPU architectures, and write technical papers and articles for dissemination at conferences and in journals.