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Quantum Error Correction Engineer(m/w/x)

München
Full-timeOn-siteExperienced

Developing and analyzing quantum error-correcting codes for superconducting quantum computers, including lattice surgery design. Ph.D. in relevant field and strong publication record in high-impact journals required. Work with full-stack quantum computing solutions and cloud access.

Requirements

  • Ph.D. in theoretical physics, computer science, applied mathematics, or similar field
  • Deep knowledge of quantum error-correcting codes, fault-tolerant quantum algorithms, or decoding algorithms
  • At least 2 years professional experience developing scientific software (Python, C/C++, Rust)
  • Strong publication record (at least two scientific papers in high-impact journals)
  • Clear communication of complex technical concepts across interdisciplinary teams
  • Collaborative mindset and comfort in team-oriented research/engineering environment
  • At least 3 years experience in quantum error-correcting code design, multi-qubit logical gate implementations, fault-tolerant quantum algorithms, algorithm-specific error correction, decoding algorithms (belief propagation, union-find, MWPM), machine-learning-based decoding, or FPGA-based decoding implementation
  • Knowledge of superconducting qubits theory
  • Experience with hardware or experimental quantum teams
  • Drive to keep expertise current and continuously expand knowledge
  • Ability to create elegant, structured solutions in complex theoretical/technical landscapes
  • Strong ownership of code quality, testing, and documentation
  • Understanding of balancing immediate project goals with long-term scalability/extensibility

Tasks

  • Develop and analyze quantum error-correcting codes with realistic constraints
  • Design and evaluate fault-tolerant operations, including lattice surgery
  • Contribute to fault-tolerant quantum algorithms
  • Contribute to algorithm-specific error correction approaches
  • Design, benchmark, and improve graph-based decoding algorithms
  • Design, benchmark, and improve machine-learning decoding algorithms
  • Implement and optimize decoding algorithms in Python, C/C++, Rust
  • Deploy optimized decoding algorithms on FPGA platforms
  • Perform resource estimation for error-corrected architectures
  • Conduct scalability analysis for error-corrected architectures
  • Align error correction strategies with QPU capabilities
  • Publish research in scientific journals
  • Present research at scientific conferences
  • Maintain high code quality standards
  • Ensure code scalability and maintainability

Work Experience

  • 3 years

Education

  • Doctoral / PhD

Languages

  • EnglishBusiness Fluent

Tools & Technologies

  • Python
  • C/C++
  • Rust
  • FPGA

Benefits

Healthcare & Fitness

  • Complementary health insurance
  • Sports benefit

Parking & Commuter Benefits

  • Local transportation

Free or Subsidized Food

  • Lunch benefit

Corporate Discounts

  • Corporate benefit
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