Quantum Error Correction Scientist — Distributed QC

Nu Quantum Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Group DIS cover (4 x salary)

1 month paid Sabbatical after 4 years

Employee Referral Scheme

Job summary

Nu Quantum Ltd in Cambridge, UK is seeking a highly skilled researcher to design and benchmark distributed quantum error correction protocols across a distributed architecture. You will collaborate with theorists and programmers, with support from physicists, to advance practical quantum information systems.

The role emphasizes publishing results, contributing to patents, and presenting at conferences while working within a diverse, innovative team.

Qualifications

• PhD in quantum computing or related area required or equivalent industry experience.
• Track record of high-quality publications.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional team.
• Experience programming in Python.
• Ability to communicate clearly with internal and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Developing new protocols for distributed quantum error correction.
• Benchmarking protocols and designs through numerical simulations.
• Developing code as part of a team.
• Communicating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Representing the company externally through publications, patents, and conferences.

Skills

Python programming

Publications track record

Team collaboration

Clear communication

Quantum computing knowledge

Education

PhD in quantum computing or related field

Tools

Qiskit

Cirq

Job description

Nu Quantum Ltd in Cambridge, UK is seeking a highly skilled researcher to design and benchmark distributed quantum error correction protocols across a distributed architecture. You will collaborate with theorists and programmers, with support from physicists, to advance practical quantum information systems.

The role emphasizes publishing results, contributing to patents, and presenting at conferences while working within a diverse, innovative team.