Sr. Quantum Error Correction Theorist

Sygaldry Technologies • Ann Arbor, MI

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About The Position

Sygaldry Technologies is seeking an experienced scientist to serve as a Senior Quantum Error Correction Theorist. In this role, you will be responsible for developing quantum error correction schemes to integrate multiple complementary qubit modalities into a fault-tolerant architecture. This is a rare opportunity to join an early team and help lay the foundation for a new quantum computing paradigm.

Requirements

• PhD in physics, applied physics, computer science, electrical engineering, or an equivalent degree in a similar field
• 5-10 years of experience in quantum error correction
• Publications in quantum error correction or related fields
• Strong programming skills in a scientific computing environment
• Proven track record of successful cross-team collaborative projects
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience translating cutting-edge R&D into commercial products or roadmap milestones
• Experience deploying quantum error correction schemes on real quantum devices
• Experience translating abstract models of error correction into hardware-aware protocols
• Experience with decoding

Responsibilities

• Design and evaluate quantum error correction schemes for novel hardware architectures with multiple qubit modalities
• Develop efficient protocols for fault-tolerance under hardware-specific constraints and noise models
• Build simulation and modeling tools for system design and analysis
• Lead high-impact research projects with a multidisciplinary team of experimental and theoretical physicists, engineers, and computer scientists

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree