Quantum Error Correction Scientist Intern

Job Description

Job Title: Quantum Error Correction Research Scientist Intern - Fall 2026. Location: California, USA (Remote)

Responsibilities:

• Develop automated pipelines for quantum error correction code discovery and evaluation
• Use AI and automation to identify high-performance quantum error correcting codes
• Design and develop machine learning models for quantum code discovery and decoder optimization;
• Build machine learning-based decoders for topological and QLDPC codes to improve decoding accuracy, scalability, and adaptability
• Develop methods to evaluate error correcting codes while incorporating hardware constraints of different quantum systems
• Analyze and simulate the performance of fault-tolerant quantum circuits, logic, and memory using quantum simulation tools
• Contribute to frontier research at the intersection of quantum computing, AI, and fault-tolerant computing

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Master's or PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• Strong understanding of quantum computing fundamentals, especially quantum error correction, stabilizer codes, coding theory, and decoders
• Proficiency in Python or a similar scientific programming language;
• Strong teamwork, communication, and documentation skills

Preferred:

• Experience with tensor network, state vector, or quantum error correction simulation methods
• Experience developing neural network-based quantum error correction decoders
• Familiarity with qubit loss, leakage, and non-Pauli noise models;
• Experience with magic state preparation, distillation, or factory design
• Experience using GPU-accelerated quantum software such as cuQuantum or CUDA-Q

Benefits And Compensation:

• Annualized salary of approximately $41,600 to $147,680
• Eligible for internship benefits
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge quantum computing and AI research alongside leading researchers