Staff Quantum Error Correction Theorist

D-Wave•New Haven, CT

9d•$155,000 - $212,000•Onsite

About The Position

D-Wave is seeking a talented and self-motivated Staff Quantum Error Correction (QEC) theorist to join our gate-model Quantum Engineering team. In this role, you will help lead novel error correction research and development that will push the boundaries of QEC and fault-tolerant computing using our dual-rail cavity qubit architecture. This is a senior role requiring both significant technical contributors and leadership expectations to have significant impact in shaping our technology roadmap. This position is ideal for researchers with a strong foundation in error correction and who also enjoy close scientific collaboration with experimental physicists and engineering teams.

Requirements

Ph.D. (or equivalent experience) in quantum computing, Physics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or relevant specialization and 4+ years of relevant experience
Demonstrated research track record in QEC codes, fault-tolerant protocols, and/or QEC simulations/modeling
Proficiency in scientific programming (Python, Rust, Julia, MATLAB, C, C++ or similar)
Demonstrated experience leading research projects end-to-end and mentoring more junior researchers
Strong teamwork and communication skills especially with working in interdisciplinary teams with professionals from other fields of physics and engineering
Excellent communication skills: able to explain deep theoretical results and broader implications to a cross-functional audience

Responsibilities

Define and lead research programs in QEC tailored for dual-rail erasure qubits in areas like code design, logical operations, decoder design, and resource estimation
Collaborate cross-functionally with hardware, control, compiler, and architecture teams to co-design error correction schemes with device constraints and connectivity in mind
Set technical direction for a team of researchers: scope projects, establish milestones, review work, and drive research from open question to actionable result
Mentor and grow junior scientists and interns and contribute to building a world-class QEC theory team
Advise wider team on the fault-tolerance roadmap, including logical qubit milestones, overhead projections, and trade-offs between architectural options
Contribute meaningfully to D-wave’s roadmap to realize fault-tolerant quantum computation with the dual-rail architecture