Senior Quantum Error Correction (QEC) Researcher

Alice & Bob; Paris; Hybride; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

An innovative quantum computing startup in France is seeking a Senior Quantum Error Correction Researcher to enhance its fault-tolerant architecture. The successful candidate will participate in the research and development of quantum computing solutions, and advance decoding algorithms. A PhD in Quantum Error Correction and 1+ years of related experience are essential. Benefits include a flexible remote policy, health coverage, and vacation days. Join a passionate team dedicated to revolutionizing quantum computing!

Prestations

BSPCE plan

Direct IP compensation

Flexible remote policy

Parental plan

Subsidized Urban Sports Club membership

Mental health support

25-day vacation policy

Transportation cost coverage

Competitive health coverage

Meal vouchers

French language courses

Qualifications

• 1+ years of research experience or equivalent in Quantum Error Correction.
• Publication of academic papers as lead author.
• Participation in top conferences in Quantum Error Correction.

Responsabilités

• Participate in research and development of fault-tolerant quantum computing architecture.
• Develop decoding algorithms for quantum error correcting codes.
• Implement and benchmark proof-of-concept decoding algorithms.
• Collaborate with teams to implement QEC experiments.
• Perform resource estimation for specific choices of QEC.

Connaissances

Research experience in Quantum Error Correction

Programming QEC simulation

Professional-level English proficiency

Formation

PhD in Quantum Error Correction

Description du poste

About the role

The Quantum Error Correction (QEC) team at Alice & Bob is tasked with continuously improving the fault-tolerant architecture by finding innovative ways to reduce the need for and cost of fault tolerance, and by helping implement the best solutions. You will also participate in the research and development of Alice & Bob's fault-tolerant quantum computing architecture. Get ready to join a passionate and focused team within an amazing organization dedicated to building a universal and fault-tolerant quantum computer without taking any detours.

As a Senior Quantum Error Correction Researcher, you will participate in the research and development of Alice & Bob's fault-tolerant quantum computing architecture and help implement and deploy the best solutions for our quantum computer.

Responsibilities

• Participate in research and development of Alice & Bob’s fault-tolerant quantum computing architecture.
• Develop decoding algorithms for quantum error correcting codes, biased-noise quantum architectures as well as classical error correcting codes.
• Implement and benchmark proof-of-concept decoding algorithms.
• Collaborate with other teams to implement QEC experiments and fault-tolerant protocols.
• Partner with other teams to perform resource estimation for specific choice of QEC, decoding fault-tolerant gate sets and applications.

Requirements

• 1+ years (post PhD) of research in the field or equivalent experience, publication of academic papers as a lead author, participation in top conferences in QEC.
• A PhD in Quantum Error Correction (QEC).
• Expertise in programing QEC simulation (e stim).

We're also looking for:

• Expertise in bosonic codes and classical coding theory.
• Professional-level English proficiency, both written and spoken.

Benefits

• Our success is your success : own it with ourBSPCEplan
• Direct IP Compensation:Earn substantial bonuses for driving the core patents that define our quantum architecture.
• Flexibleremotepolicy, up to 40 % a month
• A Parental Planincluding additional benefits such as crèche support or additional days-off to take care of under 12 years old children
• Subsidized membership withUrban Sports Club
• Mental healthsupport withmoka.care
• 25-day vacation policy (as per French law) + RTT
• Half of transportation cost coverage (as per French law), or yearly allowance for the die-hard bicycle users
• Competitive health coverage, with Helium/Axa
• Meal vouchers with Swile, as well as access to a fully equipped and regularly stocked kitchen
• French language courses covered by the company for those interested

Recruitment Process

• Screening Call with Grace, Talent Acquisition Specialist (30 min)
• Hiring Manager Interview with Christophe (45 min)
• Technical Interview/Presentation with the Team (60 min)
• Leadership/Fit Interview (45 min)
• Reference check

Research shows that women might feel hesitant to apply for this job if they don't match 100% of the job requirements listed. This list is a guide, and we'd love to receive your application even if you think you're only a partial match. We are looking to build teams that innovate, not just tick boxes on a job spec.

You will join of one of the most innovative startups in France at an early stage, to be part of a passionate and friendly team on its mission to build the first universal quantum computer!

We love to share and learn from one another, so you will be certain to innovate, develop new ideas, and have the space to grow.