{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"d4834fe1a088d21c7f132ab1","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d4834fe1a088d21c7f132ab1","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d4834fe1a088d21c7f132ab1","title":"Quantum Error Correction Theorist","description":"At Atom Computing, we build quantum computers using arrays of optically trapped neutral atoms that will empower customers to achieve unprecedented computational breakthroughs. Join a world-class team of scientists, engineers, and business professionals to advance the state-of-the-art in quantum computing.\nWe are seeking physicists, computer scientists, mathematicians, and engineers to contribute to the architecture and strategy of error correction on neutral atom quantum computers. Atomic qubit arrays provide a path to the large-scale quantum computers that will deliver error-corrected logical qubits and fault-tolerant operations.\nAt Atom Computing, you will work alongside our Quantum Engineering, Control Systems, and Software teams to demonstrate the power of scalable, neutral-atom quantum computers.\nJob Responsibilities:\nDeveloping and optimizing fault-tolerance schemes for gate-based atomic array quantum computers\nDeveloping and evaluating optimization strategies for atom movement during fault-tolerant computation\nCollaborating with software and control systems teams to implement classical compute layers necessary for fault-tolerant computation\nDeveloping and implementing decoders\nDeveloping and maintaining tools for quantum simulation\nImplementation of error correction on quantum hardware\nExperience & Education\nPhD in Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field.\nExperience with quantum error correction theory or experiment\nQualifications\nWillingness to translate abstract ideas into concrete demonstrations running on actual quantum hardware.\nTemperamentally suited to work at a fast-growing, early stage startup: self-motivated, humble, driven, collaborative, and has a high tolerance for ambiguity and uncertainty.\nAbility to effectively communicate and collaborate with a diverse team of experimental physicists, hardware, and software engineers.\nFamiliarity with Python and Git software version control\nAtom Computing provides a wide variety of perks and benefits, including fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for our employees and their dependents. Additionally, unlimited paid time off, 401K company matching, short- and long-term disability, FSA, dependent care benefits, and life insurance. We also offer drinks, snacks, and catered team lunches in our offices, every day!\nThe base salary range for this position is between $155,000 - $185,000, commensurate with experience. 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Join a world-class team of scientists, engineers, and business professionals to advance the state-of-the-art in quantum computing.\nWe are seeking physicists, computer scientists, mathematicians, and engineers to contribute to the architecture and strategy of error correction on neutral atom quantum computers. Atomic qubit arrays provide a path to the large-scale quantum computers that will deliver error-corrected logical qubits and fault-tolerant operations.\nAt Atom Computing, you will work alongside our Quantum Engineering, Control Systems, and Software teams to demonstrate the power of scalable, neutral-atom quantum computers.\nJob Responsibilities:\nDeveloping and optimizing fault-tolerance schemes for gate-based atomic array quantum computers\nDeveloping and evaluating optimization strategies for atom movement during fault-tolerant computation\nCollaborating with software and control systems teams to implement classical compute layers necessary for fault-tolerant computation\nDeveloping and implementing decoders\nDeveloping and maintaining tools for quantum simulation\nImplementation of error correction on quantum hardware\nExperience & Education\nPhD in Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field.\nExperience with quantum error correction theory or experiment\nQualifications\nWillingness to translate abstract ideas into concrete demonstrations running on actual quantum hardware.\nTemperamentally suited to work at a fast-growing, early stage startup: self-motivated, humble, driven, collaborative, and has a high tolerance for ambiguity and uncertainty.\nAbility to effectively communicate and collaborate with a diverse team of experimental physicists, hardware, and software engineers.\nFamiliarity with Python and Git software version control\nAtom Computing provides a wide variety of perks and benefits, including fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for our employees and their dependents. 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