Quantum Error Correction Research Scientist

Moventas Wind Ltd; Finland; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

VTT is seeking a Research Scientist to join our Quantum Algorithms and Software team and actively contribute to our quantum error correction research. You will develop and test state-of-the-art QEC codes and run experiments on our quantum hardware.

With a strong background in quantum computing, you will design and benchmark QEC protocols, collaborate with international projects, and contribute to software stack powering VTT's superconducting quantum computers. Fluent English required.

Qualifications

• You have a M.Sc. or a Ph.D. in physics, mathematics, computer science, or a closely related field.
• You have experience in quantum error correction, quantum information, or related research.
• You have familiarity with NISQ devices and architectures, noise models, and error mitigation techniques.
• You have strong programming skills and the ability to develop reproducible simulation and analysis of workflows.
• You have familiarity with QEC simulation tools (e.g., STIM, or equivalent frameworks).
• You have experience with quantum software frameworks such as Qiskit, Cirq, or similar, including circuit design, simulation, and execution on real hardware.
• You have excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Develop and simulate state‑of‑the‑art error correction codes.
• Design QEC experiments to be executed on VTT quantum computers.
• Develop software tools to benchmark QEC protocols and decoding techniques.
• Contribute to building a QEC experiment pipeline/framework tailored to handle the specific noise profile and hardware of VTT quantum computers.
• Contribute to national and international projects – as a coordinator, work package or task leader, or project member.

Skills

Quantum computing

Quantum error correction

Programming

Qiskit

Cirq

Simulation

Noise modeling

Team collaboration

Education

M.Sc. or Ph.D. in physics

M.Sc. or Ph.D. in mathematics

M.Sc. or Ph.D. in computer science

Tools

STIM

Qiskit

Cirq

PyQuil

Job description

VTT is seeking a Research Scientist to join our Quantum Algorithms and Software team and actively contribute to our quantum error correction research. You will develop and test state-of-the-art QEC codes and run experiments on our quantum hardware.

With a strong background in quantum computing, you will design and benchmark QEC protocols, collaborate with international projects, and contribute to software stack powering VTT's superconducting quantum computers. Fluent English required.