Quantum Error Correction Theorist

About the role

At IBM Research, we are the innovation engine of IBM. Exploring what’s next in computing and shaping the technologies the world will rely on tomorrow. From advancing AI and hybrid cloud to pioneering practical quantum computing, we anticipate challenges and unlock new opportunities for clients, partners, and society. Working in Research means joining a team that accelerates discovery at the intersection of high-performance computing, AI, quantum, and cloud. You’ll collaborate with leading scientists, engineers, and visionaries to push boundaries and turn ideas into reality. With a culture built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration, IBM Research offers the opportunity to grow your career while contributing to breakthroughs that transform industries and change the world.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain deep expertise in quantum computing, with a focus on quantum device technology, to drive innovation and advancement in the field.
• Guide functional objectives or technologies, ensuring alignment with the division's mission and vision, and contributing to the development of IBM products and services.
• Foster effective relationships across boundaries and business units, negotiating and influencing stakeholders, including peers, management, and customers.
• Effectively mentor colleagues, sharing knowledge and expertise to promote growth and development within the team.
• Regularly participate in overall functional program planning, ensuring strategic objectives are met and priorities are aligned with business needs.

Requirements

• Deep expertise in quantum computing: experience with quantum device technology, including gates, coherence, design, simulation, test, tuning, photonics/interconversion, Josephson electronics, and device theory.
• Research leadership: experience guiding functional objectives or technologies, with an understanding of division and functional mission and vision.
• Technical collaboration: experience developing relationships across boundaries and business units, negotiating and influencing stakeholders.
• Technical mentoring: experience mentoring colleagues in a technical capacity, sharing knowledge and expertise to promote growth and development.
• Strategic planning: experience participating in overall functional program planning, ensuring strategic objectives are met and priorities are aligned with business needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced research methods: experience with novel research techniques and methodologies in quantum computing, including innovative approaches to gates, coherence, and device theory.
• Interdisciplinary knowledge: exposure to relevant fields such as photonics, interconversion, and Josephson electronics, with an understanding of their applications in quantum device technology.
• Technical visionary: experience driving technical advancements and innovation in quantum computing, with a focus on aligning research objectives with business needs and strategic priorities.