Senior Quantum Error Correction Engineer (m/w/d)

IQM is a global leader in designing, building, and selling superconducting quantum computers. IQM provides both on-premises full-stack quantum computers and a cloud platform to access its computers anywhere in the world. IQM customers include the leading high-performance computing centres, research labs, universities and enterprises which have full access to IQM's software and hardware.  IQM has over 300 employees with offices in Finland, Germany, France, Spain, Poland, Singapore and the US. 

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Our Algorithms and Error Control department is very active in planning strategies for fault-tolerant quantum computing as well as exploring and optimizing quantum algorithms. IQM quantum error correction engineers are paving the way from near-term quantum computers to fault-tolerant quantum computers. They are actively performing and supporting quantum error correction experiments on IQM hardware.

Do you want to be part of this exciting quest? We have an open position that you should take a look at!

We are looking for a Senior Quantum Error Correction Engineer in Munich to support our mission of expanding the frontier of scientific and technological progress. You will be embedded in the Quantum Error Correction Theory Team and in constant exchange with other technical teams of the IQM.

What will I be doing?

As a member of our Quantum Error Correction Theory Team, you will design quantum error-correcting codes and protocols as well as state-of-the-art decoding algorithms contributing to the core technology of our quantum computers. This role has an emphasis on developing and integrating quantum error-correcting tools for the near future.

Depending on your background and interest, the work might be one of the following:

• Development and simulation of state-of-the-art codes
• Improving the performance of existing decoding algorithms
• Reducing the computational complexity of protocols for magic-state distillation
• Performing and assisting in quantum error correction experiments on IQM hardware

Please find examples of our research via the following links:

• Tile Codes: High-Efficiency Quantum Codes on a Lattice with Boundary 
• Logical Operators and Fold-Transversal Gates of Bivariate Bicycle Codes
• Quantum error detection in qubit-resonator star architecture
• Near-optimal decoding algorithm for color codes using Population Annealing
• Small Quantum Codes from Algebraic Extensions of Generalized Bicycle Codes 

What skills do I need?

Deep knowledge and publication record in quantum error correction (PhD + 1-2 years of postdoc or industry experience) and experience in one of the following areas:

• Designing quantum error-correcting codes with connectivity constraints
• Implementation of multi-qubit logical gates, e.g., lattice surgery
• Fault-tolerant quantum algorithms
• Quantum algorithm-specific error correction, e.g., simulation of fermionic systems
• Decoding algorithms based on model graphs, e.g., belief propagation, union-find and minimum-weight perfect matching algorithms
• Machine-learning-based decoding algorithms
• Implementation of decoding algorithms in FPGA

Softskills

• You feel comfortable in a team-oriented collaborative environment
• You keep your skills and knowledge fresh and are always eager to learn more
• You create elegant solutions amidst complexity
• You care deeply about building quality in and keeping the internal and external quality of your code high
• You understand how to balance current needs with future scalability and extensibility

What I can expect from IQM?

• An excellent opportunity to collaborate on world-class R&D and cutting-edge technology
• An opportunity to work with a passionate and diverse company on a critical mission
• Work on quantum error correction and fault-tolerant design at the core of making quantum systems scalable.
• Influence key architectural decisions that directly impact the robustness and reliability of our quantum processors.
• Present at the world top scientific conferences (see our talks at QIP)
• A unique opportunity to make a real impact on the future of quantum
• Growth and progress in a creative and open start-up environment
• Team with a relaxed and cozy atmosphere

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