Quantum Error Correction Theorist

Atom Computing, Inc.; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 160,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, dental, vision insurance

Unlimited paid time off

401K company matching

Life insurance

Job summary

Atom Computing, Inc. is seeking researchers to advance error correction on neutral atom quantum computers. You will develop fault-tolerance schemes, optimize atom movement, and collaborate across software, hardware, and control teams to enable fault-tolerant computation on quantum hardware.

The role requires a PhD in a related field and experience with quantum error correction, with a fast-growing startup environment. Competitive salary and equity accompany a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience with quantum error correction theory or experiment.

Responsibilities

• Develop fault-tolerance schemes for gate-based atomic array quantum computers.
• Develop and optimize atom movement strategies for fault-tolerant computation.
• Collaborate with software and control teams to implement classical compute layers.
• Develop and implement decoders.
• Develop and maintain tools for quantum simulation.
• Implement error correction on quantum hardware.

Skills

Python

Git

Collaboration

Education

PhD in Physics/Math/CS

Job description

At Atom Computing, we build quantum computers using arrays of optically trapped neutral atoms that will achieve unprecedented computational breakthroughs. Join an incredible team of scientists, engineers, and business professionals to advance the state of the art in quantum technologies that will transform computing performance.

We are seeking physicists, computer scientists, mathematicians, and engineers to contribute to the architecture and strategy of error correction on neutral atom quantum computers. Atomic qubit arrays provide a path to the large-scale quantum computers that will deliver error-corrected logical qubits and fault-tolerant operations.

Responsibilities

• Developing and optimizing fault-tolerance schemes for gate-based atomic array quantum computers
• Developing and evaluating optimization strategies for atom movement during fault-tolerant computation
• Collaborating with software and control systems teams to implement classical compute layers necessary for fault-tolerant computation
• Developing and implementing decoders
• Developing and maintaining tools for quantum simulation
• Implementation of error correction on quantum hardware

Experience & Education

• PhD in Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field
• Experience with quantum error correction theory or experiment

Qualifications

• Willingness to translate abstract ideas into concrete demonstrations running on actual quantum hardware
• Temperamentally suited to work at a fast-growing, early stage startup: self-motivated, humble, driven, collaborative, and has a high tolerance for ambiguity and uncertainty
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with a diverse team of experimental physicists, hardware, and software engineers
• Familiarity with Python and Git software version control

Atom Computing provides a wide variety of perks and benefits, including fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for our employees and their dependents. Additionally, unlimited paid time off, 401K company matching, short- and long-term disability, FSA, dependent care benefits, and life insurance. We also offer drinks, snacks, and catered team lunches in our offices, every day!

The base salary range for this position is between $160,000 - $185,000, commensurate with experience. In addition to salary, we offer an annual bonus and equity in the company.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.