Research Scientist, Quantum Error Correction

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Staff Research Scientist, Quantum Error Correction, Quantum AI. Location: Goleta, California, USA

Job Type: Research fellowship

Responsibilities:

• Develop new quantum error correction codes with high encoding rates, high distance, and efficient hardware layouts
• Design and improve constructions for non-Clifford logical gates used in fault-tolerant quantum computing
• Analyze fault-tolerant quantum circuits for syndrome measurement and logical operations;
• Set research directions for next-generation quantum error correction methods
• Contribute to publications and collaborate with global research institutions and academic partners

Qualifications:

• PhD or equivalent experience in physics, mathematics, computer science, or electrical engineering
• 10+ years of experience in quantum computing research
• Strong publication record in quantum error correction

Preferred:

• Experience with experimental quantum error correction systems
• Experience building software for simulating and studying quantum error correction
• Research experience in quantum LDPC codes
• Experience compiling fault-tolerant algorithms
• Experience designing circuits for non-Clifford gates and magic-state techniques

Benefits and Compensation:

• Competitive compensation package including base salary, bonus, equity, and benefits
• Opportunity to work on large-scale quantum computing systems at global research level
• Access to advanced research infrastructure and collaboration with leading scientists

Other Information:

• Work contributes to building scalable error-corrected quantum computers
• Strong focus on publication and collaboration with global research community
• Compensation depends on skills, experience, and education level