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Quantum Error Correction Engineer(m/w/x)

Garching bei München, Innsbruck
Full-timeOn-siteSenior

Developing quantum error correction schemes for neutral-atom architectures. High-quality scientific work and scientific computing experience required. Professional development, health benefits, and work-life balance flexibility.

Requirements

  • Degree in physics, preferably quantum science/technology
  • Background in quantum computing, information, or many-body physics
  • Ability to undertake high-quality scientific work
  • Experience with scientific computing (Python, Julia, or similar)
  • Ability and willingness to work across theory and implementation
  • Collaborating in a multidisciplinary team
  • PhD in relevant quantum physics field
  • Strong track record of scientific publications
  • Prior experience in quantum error correction/coding theory
  • Familiarity with stabilizer formalism, topological codes, qLDPC codes
  • Experience with numerical simulation of stabilizer states
  • Experience with decoding under circuit-level noise models
  • Familiarity with collaborative software development environments/tools
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to present results clearly and effectively
  • Understanding of neutral-atom platforms (asset)
  • High motivation for ambitious scientific/technological challenge
  • Curiosity and willingness to engage with complex problems
  • Comfort with change and open-ended challenges
  • Ability to work independently
  • Actively contributing to collaborative research environment
  • Sharing knowledge across teams
  • Collaborative mindset
  • Enjoyment of working across disciplines and teams

Tasks

  • Shape planqc’s fault-tolerant quantum computation roadmap
  • Take ownership of QEC workstreams
  • Drive design decisions on code choice and fault-tolerant protocols
  • Contribute to fault-tolerance milestones
  • Develop quantum error correction schemes for neutral-atom architectures
  • Perform numerical simulations of QEC protocols
  • Benchmark decoders under realistic noise models
  • Analyze trade-offs between error correction schemes
  • Build and maintain simulation and benchmarking tools
  • Collaborate with quantum algorithm engineers
  • Co-design quantum algorithms leveraging platform-specific features
  • Collaborate with hardware and control teams
  • Implement fault-tolerant protocols aligned with system constraints
  • Stay updated on quantum error correction advances
  • Contribute to internal knowledge sharing
  • Contribute to planqc’s intellectual property
  • Publish results in peer-reviewed journals
  • Represent planqc at conferences and in the quantum computing community

Work Experience

  • 5 - 7 years

Education

  • Bachelor's degree

Languages

  • EnglishBusiness Fluent

Tools & Technologies

  • Python
  • Julia
  • Git

Benefits

Learning & Development

  • Professional development through trainings, conferences, and learning opportunities

Healthcare & Fitness

  • Health and wellbeing benefits

Flexible Working

  • Flexibility for work-life balance
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