Q-CTRL is looking to solve the hardest problems facing quantum technology by improving hardware performance and accelerating pathways to useful quantum computers and other technologies. This role specifically aims to develop software solutions for calibration and optimization of quantum dot devices to achieve better performance from quantum computers.
Requirements
- Expertise in numerical techniques, statistical learning, and optimization algorithms.
- A good grasp of software development best practices, and experience in developing software modules for qubit measurement and control (Python, C++, Rust).
Responsibilities
- Perform cryogenic measurements and characterization of quantum dot-based qubits.
- Invent, implement and test novel control protocols for all the required bring-up steps starting from coarse tuning to optimizing two-qubit gates.
- Oversee development of scalable protocols for processor-wide optimization (e.g. cross-talk mitigation, leakage reduction, defects mitigation), and real-time retuning.
- Collaborate regularly with other cross-functional teams such as research, product and engineering, to apply your insights to a variety of quantum computing challenges and turn your ideas into usable software tools.
- Develop software solutions for calibration and optimization of quantum dot devices.
- Focus on building robust routines for coarse tuning, calibrating high-fidelity single and two-qubit gates, optimizing the full processor at scale, and maintaining peak performance in real time.
- Explain, document and present research solutions in accessible language.
Other
- Working with the team and the department head on establishing strategic research roadmap and OKRs.
- Collaborating with the product manager and engineering team manager to ensure timely deliverables for the Boulder Opal product.
- An advanced degree in Physics, Engineering, or a closely related discipline. A PhD is preferred, but we also consider exceptional candidates with previous industry experience.
- 3 years of experience (beyond PhD) in tune-up and characterization of quantum dots.
- Flexibility: We embrace workplace flexibility so you worry more about your impact vs a rigid work schedule.
