Quantum Scientist QEC (Quantum Error Correction)

Position Description

The Quantum-Enabled Computation group at MIT Lincoln Laboratory seeks a full-time technical staff member with experience in quantum error correction to perform research on the design, implementation, and evaluation of current fault-tolerant schemes and their application to emerging quantum computing platforms. This researcher will work within a group that is performing research in various aspects of quantum computing including: quantum algorithms, quantum circuit implementation, resource estimation, and simulation of quantum error correction implementations in the presence of realistic error. Members of the Technical Staff are expected to mentor and supervise more junior researchers, lead small teams of colleagues, contribute to program development and management, and help shape future research directions.

Candidates Should Have

• Experience in one or more of the following areas:
• - Design and analysis of quantum error correction (QEC) codes including: topological codes (e.g. surface codes), and qLDPC codes.
• - Mapping fault-tolerant implementations to physical hardware platforms and resource estimation of these implementations
• - Syndrome decoding algorithms and their implementation in software and on accelerator hardware (e.g. FPGAs, GPUs)
• - Simulation of the performance of QEC and fault-tolerant protocols using tools such as STIM and/or other simulators
• - Utilization of quantum software development environments, including: Cirq, Qualtran, QisKit, QuTip, etc.

Requirements

• PhD in Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics or related field.
• Strong background in quantum error correction and quantum computer science
• Experience developing quantum circuits for QEC
• Demonstrated ability to develop software in programming languages such as: C++, Python, Matlab, and/or Mathematica

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in specific aspects of QEC research, as described above

Recent Graduate Hiring Range

$145,200-$170,000

Experienced Hiring Range

$145,200-$220,000

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
• MIT-funded pension
• Matching 401K
• Paid leave (including vacation, sick, parental, military, etc.)
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs
• Mentorship programs
• A range of work-life balance options

Background Investigation and Security Clearance

Selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance.

Equal Employment Opportunity

MIT Lincoln Laboratory is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information; U.S. citizenship is required.