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Staff Scientist - Quantum Characterization & Benchmarking

Remote, USFull-time2026-11-03 → 2026-11-10
Citizens or permanent residents only

Core

Technical lead for quantum characterization and benchmarking (QCVV), developing protocols to inform quantum error correction architectures.

Role type

Staff Scientist (Research Lead)

Builds

Scalable benchmarking frameworks and novel characterization protocols for multi-qubit quantum processors

Domain

Quantum Computing / Quantum Information Science

Deliverable

research

Required skills

Quantum benchmarking protocols, Randomized benchmarking, Gate set tomography, Representation theory, Quantum error correction codes, Scientific simulation/debugging, Trapped-ion or neutral-atom systems

Preferred skills

Scalable benchmarking for many-qubit systems, Decoder design

Technologies

Quantum processors, Scientific simulations

Responsibilities

Lead development of scalable QCVV protocols, Design noise-sensitive benchmarks, Develop theoretical frameworks connecting data to error models, Collaborate with QEC and compiler teams, Publish in top-tier venues, Mentor junior researchers

Seniority

Staff, technical lead & research