• Evaluate and develop improvements to quantum error correction strategies, algorithms, and software to enable practical execution of applications on quantum hardware
• Develop software components to handle QEC details in quantum circuit compilation, emulation/simulation, and resource estimation
• Develop or integrate real-time decoder technologies into HPE's HPC-QC software stack
• Contribute to HPC-QC architecture decisions with detailed knowledge of quantum error correction strategies
• Create and demonstrate novel quantum error correction components and describe these in publications and presentations
• Extend open-source software and improve quantum circuit compilation and simulation capabilities
• Demonstrate workflow strategies for applications that combine high performance and quantum computing, and participate in standardization of key interfaces
Requirements
- PhD degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics with a strong preference for quantum computing, computational science, or ML/AI expertise
- 10 or more years of programming experience
- 1 or more years of experience implementing software for quantum error correction (resource estimation, real-time decoding, circuit compilation)
- Advanced programming skills in low-level languages such as C, C++, or Rust, and advanced programming skills in Python
- Deep understanding of Quantum Error Correction codes including circuit compilation and decoding aspects, and deep understanding of Quantum Computing with skills in understanding and optimizing circuits
- Experience creating or extending quantum computing tools (e.g., Qiskit, CUDA-Q, TensorFlow Quantum, Pennylane)
- Experience contributing to large software projects, creating new software efforts, and designing library APIs
- Strong mathematical background with excellent skills in areas such as statistics, probability, and linear algebra
- Excellent communication skills, capable of conveying complex ideas clearly and engaging with both technical and non-technical audiences in written form and in presentations
- Strong leadership, consensus-building, and stakeholder engagement skills with an outcome-focused mindset and a bias for action and delivery
- Creative and analytical thinking abilities with a passion for solving complex problems and a focus on quality and customer results
- Knowledge of applications of quantum computing, including quantum chemistry, quantum simulation, combinatorial optimization, or statistical physics
- Experience with HPC environments, cloud computing platforms, GPU computing, or FPGA computing
- Familiarity with AI/ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) and solid understanding of machine learning algorithms and generative AI
- Strong track record of sharing findings with the broader scientific community, such as publishing research papers in top-tier journals and conferences.
Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in Quantum Error Correction strategies and algorithms, with advanced programming skills in C, C++, Rust, and Python. Capable of contributing to high-performance computing environments and integrating quantum computing tools while effectively communicating complex concepts to diverse audiences.
Highest-signal resume keywords
- Quantum Error Correction Implementation
- Advanced Programming in C, C++, Rust, and Python
- Quantum Computing Tool Development (Qiskit, CUDA-Q, TensorFlow Quantum)
- HPC Environment Experience
- Strong Mathematical Background
ATS Optimization Keywords
Hard Skills
- Quantum Error Correction
- Circuit Compilation
- Real-Time Decoding
- Resource Estimation
- Programming in C
- Programming in C++
- Programming in Rust
- Programming in Python
- Statistical Analysis
- Linear Algebra
Soft Skills
- Excellent Communication
- Leadership
- Consensus-Building
- Creative Thinking
- Analytical Thinking
Certifications & Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science
- PhD in Engineering
- PhD in Physics
- PhD in Mathematics
Industry Keywords
- Quantum Computing
- Computational Science
- Machine Learning
- Quantum Chemistry
- Quantum Simulation
- Combinatorial Optimization
- Statistical Physics
- High Performance Computing
- Standardization of Interfaces
- Software Development
Tools & Technologies
- Qiskit
- CUDA-Q
- TensorFlow Quantum
- Pennylane
- HPC-QC Software Stack
- Cloud Computing Platforms
- GPU Computing
- FPGA Computing
- AI/ML Frameworks
- TensorFlow
Senior QEC Researcher – Integrated HPC & Quantum Solutions in california at Unknown Company
This position is listed as full time and onsite.