Ionq
QEC Researcher
Bothell, Washington, United States; Boulder, Colorado, United States; College Park, Maryland, United States. Posted 8 days ago
The role
You will conduct research in quantum error correction and fault-tolerant quantum computing. You will design, optimise and simulate quantum error correction codes, decoders and logical operations.
What you will do
- Contribute to the design of core components of fault-tolerant quantum computer architecture
- Contribute to the development of the quantum error correction team's simulation tools
- Contribute to research papers
- Collaborate with team members with different areas of expertise and experience
Required qualifications
- PhD in quantum computing, mathematics, physics, computer science or a related field
- Around five years of research experience
- Strong expertise in QEC simulation and physics simulation, including Stim and Monte Carlo methods
- Ability to work across theory and simulation
- Conference travel, both domestic and international
Nice to have
- Strong publications and conference talks in quantum error correction
- Experience in quantum error correction, logical operations and decoders
- A solid mathematical background in linear algebra, finite fields, probability theory, graph theory and the standard techniques used in quantum computing
- Strong expertise with QEC simulation, physics simulation, Stim and Monte Carlo simulations
- The ability to communicate at every level, from the research community to the business to PhD level
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
- Matching 401(k)
- Unlimited PTO
- Paid holidays
- Parental/adoption leave
- Legal insurance
- Home technology stipend
Before you apply
- Employment is contingent on verifying U.S. Person status for export controls and government contracts work, obtaining necessary licenses, or confirming license exceptions
- The position requires access to technology subject to U.S. export control and government contract restrictions
About the company
IonQ, Inc. is a quantum platform and merchant supplier delivering integrated quantum solutions across computing, networking, sensing, and security. Headquartered in College Park, Maryland, the company has operations globally.