Quantum Scientist - Machine Learning and Quantum Error Correction

QuEra Computing Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 212,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Job summary

QuEra Computing is seeking a Quantum Scientist in Boston, MA focused on machine learning for quantum error correction to advance decoding and QEC design on our unique hardware. This mid-level, full-time position is part of the QEC and Architecture team within research.

You will develop and implement fault-tolerant quantum protocols, work with academic and industry collaborators, publish results, and contribute to software for real-time control on our Rydberg-atom platform.

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in machine learning for scientific problems.
• Experience in quantum computing and quantum error correction.
• An exceptional publication record in relevant fields.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong software skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quantum error correction protocols.
• Design decoding algorithms on hardware.
• Apply machine learning methods to decoding and QEC design.
• Collaborate with academic and industry partners.

Skills

ML for science problems

Quantum error correction

Quantum computing

Publication record

Strong communication

Strong software skills

Education

PhD in Physics, CS, Math, EE or equivalent

Job description

Quantum Scientist - Machine Learning and Quantum Error Correction at QuEra Computing, Boston, MA, USA. A mid-level full time position in the QEC and Architecture team, listed under research.

Summary

QuEra Computing is seeking a talented, impact-motivated researcher with strong expertise in quantum error correction and decoding. You will be part of the team to develop and implement quantum error correction protocols and decoding algorithms on our unique hardware, with a particular focus on the use of machine learning methods for decoding and QEC design. You will have the opportunity to work with a vibrant community of academic and industry collaborators, and to help our growing team of diverse experts address fascinating challenges, from the development of hardware-efficient error correction schemes and decoding algorithms for our unique Rydberg atom quantum computer, to the design of protocols for executing fault-tolerant quantum logic, and finally to the implementation of fault-tolerant quantum algorithms with these methods.

The approximate base salary range for this position is $130,400 - $211,900.

We consistently monitor external market data and update base salary ranges accordingly. We determine base compensation decisions on several factors, including as geographic placement, role-specific knowledge, skills, and/or experience. In addition to our base salary offerings, we also provide equity grants for all new hires.

Requirements

• PhD in Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Experience in machine learning for scientific problems
• Experience in quantum computing and quantum error correction
• An exceptional publication record in relevant fields
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong software skills

Nice to Have

• Experience simulating error correction protocols
• Experience collaborating with experimental teams and/or implementing error correction protocols on hardware
• Experience with high-performance software development and real-time operations