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Principal Quantum Systems Modeling Engineer

United States, California, Santa Barbara💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-24 → 2026-09-25

Core

Define technical vision and roadmap for end-to-end system performance models connecting physical qubit behavior to quantum workloads and system-level outcomes for a topological quantum computing platform.

Role type

Principal Quantum Systems Modeling Engineer

Builds

Consistent performance-prediction frameworks integrating subsystem models (error correction, qubit performance, readout, control chain) and common analytical/simulation frameworks.

Domain

Quantum Computing / Systems Engineering

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Quantum computing systems modeling, complex system quantitative modeling, modular composable framework design, multidisciplinary team integration, modern AI tools for engineering productivity, uncertainty quantification, technical roadmap influence

Preferred skills

AI-first environment integration, agentic workflows for scientific modeling, rigorous validation and traceability

Technologies

Modern AI tools, agentic workflows

Responsibilities

Define interfaces, assumptions, and validation criteria for subsystem models; resolve inconsistencies and close modeling gaps with domain experts; evaluate architectural trade-offs and identify performance gaps; leverage AI tools to accelerate model integration and prototyping.

Seniority

Principal, strategy & mentorship

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