Research Scientist, Quantum Error Correction

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Research Scientist, Quantum Error Correction. Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA

You will work with research and engineering teams to develop fault-tolerant quantum computing methods and deploy them into production-ready tools used by customers worldwide.

Duties:

• Design and implement robust methods to address key challenges in real-world quantum computers.
• Conduct advanced research in quantum error correction, including decoders, compilation schemes, logical operations, and fault-tolerant architectures.
• Develop and optimize QEC techniques to improve near-term and future quantum applications;
• Apply ideas from control theory, optimization, machine learning, computer science, and data analysis.
• Build, test, and validate new algorithms using scientific computing and quantum software tools.
• Publish high-impact research papers and present findings at leading conferences.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to translate research outcomes into production-quality software;
• Clearly explain complex ideas to technical and non-technical audiences and support collaborative feedback.
• Use open-source tools such as Qiskit, NumPy, NetworkX, SciPy, Scikit-learn, and PyTorch for research and development.
• Perform other related duties aligned with skills and experience, with training provided when needed.

Qualifications:

• PhD in Physics, Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Proven research experience in quantum error correction, including surface codes or qLDPC codes.
• Strong background in decoders, compilation methods, or quantum computation architectures.
• Demonstrated research impact through publications or conference presentations;
• Experience developing scientific software using Python.
• Experience with high-performance languages such as C++, Julia, or Rust is a plus.
• Knowledge of control theory, optimization, machine learning, or data analysis is desirable;
• Familiarity with error suppression and mitigation techniques in quantum computing is beneficial.
• Experience running circuits in Qiskit and exposure to hardware such as FPGAs or ASICs is a plus.
• Strong scientific communication and collaboration skills.

Benefits and Instructions:

• Base salary range between $140,000 and $192,000 per year, depending on experience, role level, and location.
• Eligibility for bonuses, equity, and additional compensation beyond base salary;
• Flexible hybrid work environment with a strong focus on outcomes rather than hours.
• Competitive benefits and equity potential aligned with a high-performance culture.
• Global work environment with offices across the US, Europe, and Australia;
• Applications are considered fairly under applicable California employment laws.
• Official communications will only come from email addresses ending in @q-ctrl.com.
• Recruitment agencies are not accepted for unsolicited submissions.