Quantum Architect (Design)

Job Description

job title: Quantum Architect (Design). location: Berlin, Germany; Daresbury, England, United Kingdom; Palo Alto, California, United States; Remote

Responsibilities:

• Co-develop a quantum architecture design with the broader architecture team, integrating various architectural methods.
• Specify all details of a quantum architecture design, including required routing, logic, and system integration.
• Develop Python tools for performance analysis of architecture designs.
• Run simulations to assess and compare the performance of design variants;
• Interface with the system architecture team to incorporate hardware and system requirements into designs.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Physics, Math, or Computer Science, or equivalent.
• PhD in Physics, Math, or Computer Science with a focus on quantum information theory or quantum computation preferred.
• 3+ years of academic or industry research experience in quantum computing or quantum networking;
• Strong background in fault-tolerant quantum computing, including linear optical quantum computing, quantum error correction, quantum networks, error modelling, switching/multiplexing networks, and graphical calculus (e.g., tensor networks, ZX calculus).
• Experience with switching/multiplexing networks preferred.
• Ability to work effectively across teams, sites, and time zones;
• Capable of working independently in a fast-moving start-up environment.
• Programming experience in Python, C++, or similar languages desirable.
• Competent with collaborative software tools (e.g., GitHub) desirable.

Preferred:

• PhD-level research or industry experience in photonic quantum systems.
• Hands-on experience with simulation tools for quantum architectures.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Competitive base salary: $120,000–$140,000 USD (general US), $155,000–$170,000 USD (Bay Area).
• Full-time roles eligible for equity and benefits.
• Compensation dependent on qualifications, experience, and location.

Other information:

• PsiQuantum is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on any protected category.
• Only official PsiQuantum emails will be used for recruitment; report suspicious activity to recruiting@psiquantum.com.
• Applications from employment agencies are not accepted;
• U.S. positions include compliance with disability and veteran reporting requirements.