Optical Architect (Design)
Core
Design functionality and determine requirements for quantum optical aspects of the full system architecture, translating abstract quantum protocols to hardware specifications.
Role type
Optical Architect (Design)
Builds
Utility-scale fault-tolerant quantum computers
Domain
Quantum computing / Silicon photonics
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Quantum optics, Linear optical quantum computing, Error modelling, Quantum networks, Quantum error-correcting codes, Python, C++, System architecture design, Predictive modelling
Preferred skills
PhD in quantum computation theory or quantum photonics, Experience with multi-disciplinary technical teams
Technologies
Python, C++, GitHub
Responsibilities
Design functionality and determine requirements for quantum optical aspects of the full system architecture; Build predictive models and perform analysis of architectural performance across multiple system views; Develop methodologies for evaluating implementation concepts and determining their feasibility; Work closely with photonics, systems and architecture teams to capture a consistent, data-driven description of the optical system architecture
Seniority
Individual Contributor