Senior Quantum Error Correction Scientist – Applied Research

NVIDIA; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 192,000 - 305,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Benefits package

Job summary

NVIDIA is seeking a Senior Quantum Error Correction Research Scientist to pioneer fault-tolerant quantum computing for accelerated quantum systems in Redmond, WA. You will lead efforts across quantum information science, error correction, and hardware co-design, collaborating with product and engineering teams to translate theory into scalable technology.

The role emphasizes technical depth, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and rapid innovation in a high-impact research environment.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Physics, Computer Science, Chemistry, Applied Mathematics, or related engineering field or equivalent experience (Ph.D. preferred)
• Extensive background in Quantum Information Science with 6+ overall years of experience in the Quantum Computing industry
• A demonstrated ability to deliver high impact value in quantum error correction and decoding

Responsibilities

• Path‑find technical innovations in Quantum Error Correction and Fault Tolerance, working with multi-functional teams in Product, Engineering, and Applied Research
• Develop novel approaches to decoding quantum error correction codes and their logical operations, including researching advanced implementations in hardware
• Research and co‑design improved methods to achieve more scaled decoders
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners on developing technology components to enable a fault‑tolerant software stack integrated with quantum hardware
• Adopt a culture of collaboration, rapid innovation, technical depth, and creative problem solving

Skills

Quantum information science

6+ years experience

Quantum error correction

Education

Masters degree

PhD preferred

Tools

CUDA

NVIDIA GPUs

Job description

NVIDIA is seeking a Senior Quantum Error Correction Research Scientist to pioneer fault-tolerant quantum computing for accelerated quantum systems in Redmond, WA. You will lead efforts across quantum information science, error correction, and hardware co-design, collaborating with product and engineering teams to translate theory into scalable technology.

The role emphasizes technical depth, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and rapid innovation in a high-impact research environment.