Quantum Architect (Design)

Job Summary

PsiQuantum’s mission is to build the first useful quantum computers. This role involves co-developing a quantum architecture design, specifying its details, and assessing its performance.

Responsibilities

• Co-develop a quantum architecture design in collaboration with the broader quantum architecture team, by integrating various architectural methods.
• Specify the details of a quantum architecture design, including the required routing, logic, and more.
• Develop Python tools for the performance analysis of a design.
• Run simulations to assess the performance of design variants.
• Interface with the system architecture team to understand and incorporate system / hardware requirements as part of the design.

Experience/Qualifications

• Degree in Physics, Math or Computer Science or equivalent required.
• PhD in Physics, Math or Computer Science, with a focus on quantum information theory or quantum computation preferred.
• 3+ years of relevant academic or industry research experience in quantum computing or networking.
• Strong background in fault-tolerant quantum computing, with experience in some of the following areas strongly preferred: linear optical quantum computing, quantum error correction, quantum networks, error modeling, switching / multiplexing networks, error modeling, graphical calculus (e.g., tensor networks, ZX calculus).
• Experience working on switching / multiplexing networks preferred.
• Proven team player with an ability to work effectively across departments, sites, and time zones.
• Ability to work independently and contribute in fast-moving start-up environment.
• Experience programming in Python, C++ or similar languages is desirable.
• Certainly competent use of collaborative software development tools (e.g., GitHub) is desirable.

Note

PsiQuantum provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. PsiQuantum does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable laws.