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Cut Noise. Work Quantum.
Europe, Germany, Hamburg
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Posted 199 days ago
🏢 eleQtron GmbH
Role Type
Role Focus
Seniority
Employer Type
This role is for a Quantum Error Correction Engineer to join a team developing and operating trapped-ion quantum computers. The engineer will focus on creating quantum software and implementing error mitigation techniques to optimize gate sequences on these advanced machines. They will also contribute to research and documentation in the field.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement error mitigation techniques for ion trap quantum computers.
Create quantum software for optimizing gate sequences on ion trap quantum computers.
Write clear and understandable code and documentation for quantum systems.
Stay updated on the latest research in various quantum platforms for benchmarking.
Address research questions and document results in reports or scientific publications.
Required Skills
MSc or PhD in (theoretical) physics, mathematics, or related field, specializing in quantum information processing
Deep understanding of quantum computation, quantum information, error mitigation techniques, quantum error correction codes, and stabilizer formalism
Familiarity with quantum computing frameworks like Qutip, Cirq, or Qiskit
Proven track record in quantum computing, particularly implementing algorithms in a NISQ era
Fluency in English
Nice-to-have Skills
Proficiency in object-oriented programming, especially in Python
Knowledge of noise-biased hardware platforms
Experience with numerical optimization techniques or trapped-ion physics
Experience working in interdisciplinary development teams
Knowledge of agile methods
Technology Tags
The job title is "Quantum Error Correction Engineer" and the skills explicitly require understanding of quantum error correction codes.
The company develops quantum computers specifically based on trapped-ion technology, which is central to the role.
Proficiency in Python is explicitly required for developing quantum software in this position.
The job explicitly requires a proven track record in implementing algorithms relevant to the NISQ era.
Understanding quantum measurement is crucial for developing and implementing error mitigation techniques.
The development of quantum error correction codes is a direct step towards achieving fault-tolerant quantum computing, which is the role's objective.
The company's technology is based on laser-cooled trapped ions, directly linking the role to atomic physics principles.