Quantum Error-Correction Engineer: Experiments & Control

IQM; Espoo; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IQM in Espoo seeks a researcher/engineer to contribute to quantum error correction experiments on superconducting quantum processors. You will develop features for the Quantum Computer Control Software stack and help drive IQM’s roadmap toward scalable, fault‑tolerant quantum computing.

You will calibrate qubits, run experiments, analyze data, and model error processes. Strong Python software skills and a solid grasp of quantum information and QEC theory are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience calibrating qubits and QPUs (superconducting preferred).
• Experience with quantum error correction experiments and data analysis.
• Software engineering experience in Python.
• Understanding of quantum information and QEC theory.
• Experience with tools for modeling errors in quantum circuits.
• Familiarity with quantum control hardware.

Responsibilities

• Implement and run quantum error correction experiments, analyze data, and develop control software features.
• Evaluate QEC protocols and model error processes on superconducting quantum processors.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support the company’s roadmap toward scalable, fault‑tolerant quantum computing.

Skills

Python

Data analysis

QEC theory

Quantum information

QEC experiments

Tools

Quantum control hardware

Job description

IQM in Espoo seeks a researcher/engineer to contribute to quantum error correction experiments on superconducting quantum processors. You will develop features for the Quantum Computer Control Software stack and help drive IQM’s roadmap toward scalable, fault‑tolerant quantum computing.

You will calibrate qubits, run experiments, analyze data, and model error processes. Strong Python software skills and a solid grasp of quantum information and QEC theory are essential.