Research Engineer in Quantum Error Correction

inria; France; Hybrid; EUR 27.000 - 33.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Partial transport cost reimbursement

7 weeks annual leave + RTT days + rare

Teleworking option (90 days/year)

Social, cultural and sports events

Vocational training access

Social security coverage

Zusammenfassung

Inria's QINFO team in Lyon seeks a research engineer to develop and evaluate encoding/decoding strategies for noisy quantum systems. You will identify quantum error-correcting codes and practical decoders, combining quantum information theory with numerical simulation and machine learning.

The role involves building computational tools to explore candidate codes, optimize encoding strategies, and design efficient decoders, with a strong emphasis on reproducible research software and scientific

Qualifikationen

• PhD in computer science, physics, applied mathematics, electrical engineering, or related field.
• Strong programming skills, particularly in Python, and experience developing scientific software.
• Solid foundation in linear algebra, probability, and numerical optimization.

Aufgaben

• Develop and evaluate encoding and decoding strategies for noisy quantum systems.
• Design and benchmark decoding algorithms, including approaches based on machine learning.
• Build numerical simulations to evaluate performance under noise and assess computational cost and scalability.
• Maintain well-documented, tested, and reproducible research software.
• Contribute to research discussions, technical reports, and scientific publications.

Kenntnisse

Python programming

Machine learning

Numerical simulation

Collaborative work

Ausbildung

PhD in CS/physics/math/engineering

Tools

Python

Scientific software development

Jobbeschreibung

Inria, the French national research institute for the digital sciences

Organisation/Company Inria, the French national research institute for the digital sciences Research Field Computer science Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Leading Researcher (R4) Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline 2 Dec 2026 - 00:00 (UTC) Country France Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 38.5 Offer Starting Date 1 Jan 2027 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number 2026-10671 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

In the QINFO team in Lyon under the supervision of Omar Fawzi.

We are seeking a research engineer to develop and evaluate encoding and decoding strategies for noisy quantum systems. The goal is to identify quantum error-correcting codes and practical decoding methods that protect quantum information under realistic noise models.

The position combines quantum information, numerical simulation, and machine learning. Working closely with the research team, the successful candidate will build computational tools to explore candidate codes, optimize encoding strategies, and design efficient decoders.

Develop and implement methods to search for quantum error-correcting codes and encoding strategies adapted to different noise models.

Design and benchmark decoding algorithms, including approaches based on machine learning.

Build numerical simulations to evaluate performance under noise and assess computational cost and scalability.

Implement optimization methods to improve code and decoder performance.

Maintain well-documented, tested, and reproducible research software.

Contribute to research discussions, technical reports, and scientific publications.

A PhD in computer science, physics, applied mathematics, electrical engineering, or a related field.

Strong programming skills, particularly in Python, and experience developing scientific software.

A solid foundation in linear algebra, probability, and numerical optimization.

Languages FRENCH Level Basic

Languages ENGLISH Level Good

Additional Information

• Partial reimbursement of public transport costs
• Leave: 7 weeks of annual leave + 10 extra days off due to RTT (statutory reduction in working hours) + possibility of exceptional leave (sick children, moving home, etc.)
• Possibility of teleworking (90 days / year) and flexible organization of working hours
• Social, cultural and sports events and activities
• Access to vocational training
• Social security coverage

Base of 2692€ gross / month. Wage according to the profile.