Quantum Error Correction Engineer - W/M

Pasqal; Sherbrooke; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work rhythm

CDI contract

International team

Conference/training allowance

Growing startup environment

Job summary

Pasqal in Sherbrooke, Canada, is hiring a Quantum Error Correction researcher within the Hardware department. You will develop and benchmark error-correcting codes and protocols for Pasqal neutral-atom QPUs, aiming for fault-tolerant operation and scalable architectures.

The role involves building decoders, refining logical error models, collaborating with theory and experiments, and communicating results in reports and at conferences.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in quantum error correction or fault-tolerant QC.
• Strong knowledge of QEC codes, decoding methods, and fault-tolerant protocols.
• Experience with neutral-atom platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Select, adapt, and benchmark QEC codes and protocols.
• Develop decoding approaches and assess QEC performance.
• Create logical error models and budgets from data and simulations.
• Design and benchmark fault-tolerant logical operations.
• Provide QEC-driven inputs to future QPU architectures.
• Develop and maintain QEC simulation tools.
• Write technical reports and scientific articles.
• Contribute to IP and represent Pasqal at conferences.

Skills

Python

Data analysis

Simulation workflows

Project management

Strong communication

Education

PhD or equivalent in quantum error correction

Job description

About Pasqal

Pasqal designs and develops Quantum Processing Units (QPUs) and associated software tools.

About Pasqal

Pasqal designs and develops Quantum Processing Units (QPUs) and associated software tools.

Our innovative technology enables us to address use cases that are currently beyond the reach of the most powerful supercomputers; these cases can concern industrial application challenges as well as fundamental science needs.

In addition to the exceptional computing power they provide, QPUs are highly energy efficient and will contribute to a significant reduction in the carbon footprint of the HPC industry.

Job Description

Within the Hardware department, the Quantum Error Correction (QEC) team develops error-correcting codes and protocols that allow quantum computation to be carried out in a fault-tolerant way. It includes selecting error-correcting codes tailored to Pasqal hardware, designing fault-tolerant logical gates, developing decoders, and benchmarking QEC performance, analyzing experimental data to develop logical error models and budgets, and building and maintaining numerical libraries to simulate QEC protocols.

Main Responsibilities

• QEC codes & protocols: Select, adapt, and benchmark quantum error-correcting codes and protocols under realistic neutral-atom hardware constraints, including detection, decoding, and correction strategies.
• Decoding & performance analysis: Develop and evaluate decoding approaches, and quantify QEC performance under realistic noise models.
• Logical error models & budgets: Develop and maintain logical error models and error budgets, and connect them with physical noise models, experimental data, and internal emulators.
• Logical operations: Contribute to the design and benchmarking of fault-tolerant logical operations and logical gate strategies.
• QEC-driven architecture inputs: Provide QEC-driven inputs to the design of future QPU architectures, including constraints on layout, zoning, connectivity, and operation scheduling.
• Simulation & emulation tools: Develop and maintain QEC simulation tools consistent with internal models and assumptions.
• Documentation and communication: Write reports, technical documents, and scientific articles.
• Intellectual property: Contribute to the identification and protection of patentable technical ideas.
• External representation: Represent the company at international conferences, workshops, and industry events.

About You

• 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.

Soft Skills

• High level of autonomy and rigor.
• Ability to work at the interface between theory, numerical simulation, and experimental constraints.
• Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Ability to prioritize and deliver in a fast-paced environment.
• Good level of written and spoken English

What We Offer

• A flexible rhythm of face-to-face work
• Type of contract : CDI
• A dynamic and close-knit international team
• A key role in a growing start-up
• Free time to train and go to conferences/meetups

Recruitment process

• An interview with our talent acquisition of 30'.
• an exchange with the Hiring manager
• A meeting with Team members
• An offer !

PASQAL is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, as inclusion and diversity are essential to achieving our mission. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, religion or sexual orientation.