Quantum Compute Simulation Scientist — Remote Research

WD; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 246,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation time

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

WD is seeking a pioneering researcher to advance quantum compute simulations for superconducting qubits. You will implement large‑scale models and explore error correction schemes, including distillation across distributed qubit networks, to determine fault‑tolerant overheads.

You will work with metrology scientists to model population lifetimes and gate errors, shaping experimental needs and fabrication goals. The role requires a Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Physics or related field with quantum information background.
• Experience with open source and commercial quantum software platforms.
• Strong understanding of superconducting qubits and in‑house simulation tools.
• Experience simulating low temperature DC/RF measurements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute quantum computing research on superconducting qubit simulations.
• Collaborate with product teams to address novel challenges and develop solutions.
• Publish findings, present at conferences, and communicate insights to stakeholders.

Skills

Python

Rust

C

TCL

FPGA

Quantum computing

QEC theory

Education

PhD in Physics/EE/Materials Science

Tools

Pennylane

TopQAD

scqubits

SQuADDS

Job description

WD is seeking a pioneering researcher to advance quantum compute simulations for superconducting qubits. You will implement large‑scale models and explore error correction schemes, including distillation across distributed qubit networks, to determine fault‑tolerant overheads.

You will work with metrology scientists to model population lifetimes and gate errors, shaping experimental needs and fabrication goals. The role requires a Ph.D.