Senior/Staff Quantum Error Correction Engineer

Role Overview

As a Senior/Staff Quantum Error Correction Engineer, you will play a key role in advancing the core technology behind IQM’s quantum computers. You will design and optimize quantum error-correcting codes, fault-tolerant protocols, and decoding algorithms that directly impact system performance and scalability.

What You Will Do

Design and optimize quantum error-correcting codes, fault-tolerant protocols, and decoding algorithms. Develop and benchmark simulations to evaluate QEC performance and scalability. Contribute to and run quantum error correction experiments on IQM hardware.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Strong expertise in quantum error correction, quantum computing, and quantum information. Solid programming skills (Python) and experience with quantum tools (e.g., Stim, Qiskit). Experience with QEC codes, fault-tolerant protocols, or decoding algorithms.

Requirements

• Strong expertise in quantum error correction, quantum computing, and quantum information
• Solid programming skills (Python) and experience with quantum tools (e.g., Stim, Qiskit)
• Experience with QEC codes, fault-tolerant protocols, or decoding algorithms
• Strong analytical skills and ability to solve complex, abstract problems
• Experience building scalable algorithms or prototype systems
• Ability to communicate complex topics clearly and collaborate across teams
• MSc or PhD in a relevant field (PhD preferred), with several years of experience in QEC or related research
• Track record of scientific publications in quantum error correction or related areas

Benefits

• Full-stack quantum computing
• High-performance playground
• Never the smartest
• Approachable leadership
• The sweet spot
• Bigger than IQM