Quantum Engineer

Metric Geo; United States; On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Metric Geo seeks a quantum scientist to benchmark existing quantum error correction codes and evaluate trade-offs across code families. You will analyze physical and logical resources for surface codes, qLDPC, and other leading approaches, developing rigorous benchmarking methodologies and communicating results clearly.

You will collaborate with quantum algorithm and software engineers to connect QEC assumptions with real quantum workloads, applying strong math and analytical skills in a

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of quantum error correction and fault-tolerant computing.
• Hands-on experience benchmarking multiple QEC code families.
• Familiarity with surface codes, qLDPC and other QEC codes.
• Experience with quantum resource estimation, simulation, benchmarking or scientific computing.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• PhD in Physics, CS, Applied Math or related field preferred.
• Experience with quantum programming or software frameworks is valuable.
• You don't need to have invented a new QEC code; rigorous benchmarking is key.

Responsibilities

• Benchmark existing quantum error correction codes and compare their performance.
• Evaluate the trade-offs between different QEC approaches and code families.
• Work with various QEC codes including surface codes and qLDPC.
• Analyze the physical and logical resource requirements of different codes.
• Develop rigorous benchmarking methodologies and communicate results clearly.
• Collaborate with quantum algorithm and software engineers to connect QEC assumptions with real workloads.

Skills

Quantum error correction

Benchmarking

Resource estimation

Analytical skills

Education

PhD preferred

Tools

Quantum software frameworks

Job description

This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of quantum error correction (QEC) and quantum resource estimation at a venture-backed quantum computing company focused on understanding what is realistically achievable with fault-tolerant quantum systems.

We're looking for a quantum scientist who can benchmark and evaluate existing QEC codes, rather than someone focused on inventing new ones. You'll work across different code families, assessing their resource requirements and performance to understand the trade-offs between approaches and how they impact real-world quantum workloads.

What You'll Do:

• Benchmark existing quantum error correction codes and compare their performance
• Evaluate the trade-offs between different QEC approaches and code families
• Work with a broad range of quantum error correction codes, including surface codes, qLDPC codes and other leading approaches
• Analyse the physical and logical resource requirements of different codes
• Develop rigorous benchmarking methodologies and communicate results clearly
• Work alongside quantum algorithm and software engineers to connect QEC assumptions with real quantum workloads

What We're Looking For:

• Strong understanding of quantum error correction and fault-tolerant quantum computing
• Hands-on experience working with or benchmarking multiple QEC code families
• Familiarity with surface codes, qLDPC and other modern QEC codes
• Experience with quantum resource estimation, simulation, benchmarking or scientific computing
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills
• PhD in Physics, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics or a related field preferred
• Experience with quantum programming or quantum software frameworks is valuable
• You don't need to have invented a new QEC code, deep familiarity with existing codes and the ability to rigorously benchmark them is the key requirement

If you're experienced across QEC codes and are excited by the challenge of understanding which approaches are genuinely viable at scale.