QuEra Computing is seeking a Head of Quantum Error Correction Architecture to define and drive the strategy for quantum error correction on their neutral atom quantum computers, aiming to shape the architecture of fault-tolerant quantum computers and realize scalable, hardware-efficient QEC solutions.
Requirements
- 5+ years experience in quantum computing and quantum error correction, with strong knowledge of decoding algorithms, fault-tolerant quantum logic, and resource estimation.
- Proven track record of leadership in quantum error correction research and development, as evidenced by a strong publication record in quantum computing and quantum error correction.
- Experience designing error correction architectures for hardware platforms, including but not limited to neutral atom, trapped ion, superconducting qubit, or photonic platforms.
- Experience translating theoretical QEC protocols to hardware implementations and working with experimental teams.
- Familiarity with high-performance, real-time software for quantum error correction and hardware control.
- Proven experience leading technical teams and coordinating large-scale, full-stack collaborations.
Responsibilities
- Build and lead the long-term strategy and roadmap for quantum error correction across QuEra’s hardware platforms, ensuring alignment with company goals and quantum computing industry developments.
- Design and oversee the development of hardware-efficient error correction, logical gate protocols, and decoding algorithms tailored to neutral atom array architectures.
- Collaborate with hardware, control, and software engineering teams to integrate QEC protocols into real-time system operations.
- Estimate and optimize resource overhead and cost models for quantum computation under various error correction approaches.
- Build and nurture strategic collaborations with leading academic and industry researchers, contributing to and guiding the broader scientific community through high-impact publications and presentations.
- Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and strategic guidance to a growing team of researchers and developers working on quantum error correction.
Other
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Exceptional communication, collaboration, and technical leadership skills.
