Quantum Compute Simulation Scientist
Core
Lead research and implement large-scale simulation models for superconducting qubits to determine fault-tolerant quantum computing requirements and optimize error correction schemes.
Role type
Senior IC quantum compute simulation scientist
Builds
Theoretical and empirical models for microscopic parameters of superconducting qubits and fault-tolerant logical qubit overheads
Domain
Quantum computing / Superconducting qubits / Error correction
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Quantum error correction control theory, Condensed matter physics, Quantum Field theory, Superconducting qubit design theory, Simulation of low temperature DC and RF measurements, Multi-qubit system simulation, Python, Rust, C, FPGA microcontrollers
Preferred skills
Experience with Pennylane, TopQAD, scqubits, SQuADDS, Paper writing and publishing, Presenting at conferences
Technologies
Pennylane, TopQAD, scqubits, SQuADDS, Python, Rust, TCL, C, FPGA
Responsibilities
Lead and execute research projects in quantum computing superconducting qubit simulation, Collaborate with metrology scientists and information theorists, Develop and present detailed reports and visualizations to stakeholders, Independently pursue fundamental research including paper writing and publishing
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
