Q Ctrl
Senior Scientist, Quantum Compilation
Los Angeles · Senior
Sponsorship not specified$135k-$205kDetected 54 days ago
PythonC++MATLABAlgorithmsMachine LearningPyTorchscikit-learnNumPyRecruitingControlsResearchCommunicationPublic Speaking
About the role
- We are seeking a Research Scientist / Senior Research Scientist to focus on quantum compilation.
- You will work within a team of researchers dedicated to pushing the limits of quantum compilation.
Responsibilities
- Stay informed about the latest advances in quantum computing and quantum control, and leverage this knowledge to implement and refine cutting-edge methodologies.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to translate your ideas into production-quality software.
- Write articles for publication in peer-reviewed journals, attend and present your work at conferences, and collaborate with other industrial and academic research groups.
- Use open-source scientific computing packages like Qiskit, NumPy, Networkx, Scipy, Scikit-learn, and PyTorch to build high-quality research code to develop, demonstrate, and test new algorithms and methods.
Requirements
- Skills we also value (one or more is desirable, but not required):
- Familiarity with error suppression techniques used in quantum computing, such as dynamical decoupling, readout mitigation, zero-noise extrapolation, Pauli twirling, or pulse-level optimization.
Nice to have
- An advanced degree in Physics, Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
- A PhD is preferred, but we will also consider exceptional individuals with previous industry experience.
- Expertise in quantum computing, quantum algorithms, or quantum control.
- Specifically, for this role we would like to see expertise in quantum circuit compilation, qubit routing, or layout selection.
- A track record of conducting impactful research, demonstrated through publications and/or presentations in well-regarded journals and/or conferences.
Skills
- Experience with high-performance languages such as Rust, C++, or Julia.
- Experience with GPUs, TPUs, and other forms of hardware-accelerated computing.
- A strong background in relevant methods from fields such as control theory, optimization, machine learning, or data analysis.
- Familiarity with executing circuits in Qiskit.
- Familiarity with quantum error correction (QEC)
- Utilize methods from a range of fields, including control theory, optimization, machine learning, computer science, and data analysis.
- Explain and present your work in clear and accessible language.
Compensation
- The targeted base salary range for this position is between $135,000 - $205,000 and will ultimately be determined by specific job-related skills, experience, level, location and other contributing factors.
- Depending on the position offered, this role may be eligible for annual discretionary bonuses, equity and other forms of compensation outside of the targeted base salary range.
- Should you have any questions related to the compensation package, please speak directly with the Talent Acquisition representative.
- Q-CTRL is the global leader in AI-powered quantum control infrastructure software.
- We build the tools that make quantum technology useful, solving the hardest challenges in quantum computing and quantum sensing to deliver real-world impact.
- Founded in 2017, we operate globally with offices in Sydney, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Berlin, and Oxford.
Benefits
- For more information on benefits at Q-CTRL, please visit our careers page at https://q-ctrl.com/careers.
- We offer flexibility, equity potential, and competitive benefits that reflect our high-performance culture.
Company info
- The Quantum Computing Research team is dedicated to developing innovative methods to get the best possible performance from contemporary and next generation quantum computers.
- We push toward quantum advantage by developing cutting-edge applications, employing AI, control theory, and physics principles to optimize and automate critical parts of the quantum computing stack.
- We conduct pioneering research looking toward the near future, including quantum error correction and the integration of quantum computers with high performance computing and data centers.
- We are seeking a Research Scientist / Senior Research Scientist to focus on quantum compilation. You will work within a team of researchers dedicated to pushing the limits of quantum compilation. In particular, you will:
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