Principal Researcher, Quantum Error Correction

IonQ

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

IonQ is developing the world's most powerful full-stack quantum computer based on trapped-ion technology. We are pushing past the limits of classical physics and current supercomputing technology to unlock a new era of computing. Quantum computing has the potential to impact every area of human society for the better. IonQ’s computers will soon redefine industries like medicine, materials science, finance, artificial intelligence, machine learning, cryptography, and more. IonQ is at the forefront of this technological revolution. We are looking for QEC Principle researcher. As a QEC researcher, you’ll be part of a cross-functional team whose mission is to lead IonQ on its journey to build the world’s best quantum computers to solve the world’s most complex problems. In this role, you will contribute to the design of IonQ fault-tolerant quantum computer by conducting research in quantum error correction and fault-tolerant quantum computing. You will lead research and development of quantum error correction codes, decoders or logical operations which are at the core of our large-scale quantum computing architecture. You will design new error correction schemes and large scale architectures.

Requirements

15 years of research experience
PhD in quantum computing in math / physics/ CS or related field.
Strong expertise with QEC simulation, physics simulation, Stim, Monte-Carlo simulations.

Nice To Haves

Strong publications and conference talks in quantum error correction.
Delivered quantum error correction, logical operations and decoders.
Solid mathematical background in linear algebra, finite fields, probability theory, graph theory and standard techniques used in quantum computing
Strong expertise with QEC simulation, physics simulation, Stim, Monte-Carlo simulations
Ability to communicate from community to business to PhD level

Responsibilities

Contribute to the design of core components of our fault-tolerant quantum computer architecture such as quantum error correction protocols, logical operations or decoders.
Contribute to the development of the simulation tools of the quantum error correction team.
Contribute to research papers.
Collaborate with team members with different areas of expertise and experiences.