PsiQuantum is on a mission to build the first real, useful quantum computers, capable of delivering the world-changing applications that the technology has long promised. This involves building a system with roughly 1 million qubits that supports fault tolerant error correction within a scalable architecture, and a data center footprint. The Director of Quantum Simulation will lead a team responsible for developing and executing large-scale simulations that underpin our quantum architecture and error correction strategies.
Requirements
- Deep understanding of fault-tolerant quantum computing architectures.
- Strong background in numerical modeling and simulation techniques, such as Monte Carlo or tensor networks.
- Expertise in software engineering for scientific applications, with proficiency in Python and C++.
- Demonstrated success building or scaling simulation infrastructure and computational tools.
Responsibilities
- Lead Quantum Simulation Team: Manage, mentor, and develop a team of engineers and computational scientists working on simulations of quantum architectures spanning linear optics through to quantum error correction.
- Set Technical Direction: Define and execute the simulation roadmap in alignment with company priorities, coordinating with architecture, hardware, and software groups.
- Architect Simulation Infrastructure: Oversee the design, implementation, and optimization of internal simulation tools and frameworks to model large-scale quantum systems efficiently and accurately.
- Integrate Across the Stack: Ensure interoperability between simulation tools, data pipelines, and system models spanning photonic devices, error correction, and full-stack architectures.
- Strategic Collaboration: Work closely with technical leads across Quantum Architecture, System Architecture, and Software teams to ensure alignment.
- Operational Excellence: Establish and maintain high standards for software development practices, including version control, testing, CI/CD, and reproducible research workflows.
Other
- 10+ years of experience in computational physics, quantum simulation, or large-scale scientific computing, with at least 5 years in a technical leadership or management role.
- Proven experience leading multidisciplinary technical teams and coordinating across departments in a complex R&D environment.
- Exceptional communication skills and the ability to articulate complex technical results to diverse audiences, including executives and non-specialists.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to balance research exploration and engineering execution.
- Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative and mission-driven environment.
