Senior Quantum Error Correction Theorist

DEEPREC.AI

$120K — $180K *
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • PhD in Physics, Applied Physics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
  • Extensive experience in quantum error correction, ideally in an industrial setting.
  • Proven track record of technical leadership in quantum computing research.
  • Strong programming and simulation skills in a scientific context.
  • Experience leading cross-functional research projects.
  • Excellent communication and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead development of quantum error correction strategies for fault-tolerant computing.
  • Design and optimize hardware-aware error correction protocols under realistic constraints.
  • Develop simulation and modeling tools for system design and technology decisions.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship across multidisciplinary teams.
  • Collaborate with physicists, engineers, and computer scientists to turn theory into practice.
  • Influence technical roadmaps by assessing new research opportunities and approaches.
  • Contribute to scientific publications and technical strategies.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and equity package.
  • Visa sponsorship available where applicable.
  • Health and wellbeing benefits.
  • Flexible paid time off.
  • Opportunity to shape future fault-tolerant quantum computing in a collaborative environment.
Full Job Description
Summary
Seeking an experienced Technical Lead in Quantum Error Correction to drive the development of fault-tolerant quantum computing architectures. This role combines deep technical expertise with scientific leadership, guiding research direction, influencing system architecture, and collaborating across multidisciplinary teams. It is ideal for a senior researcher who wants to be a recognised technical leader without extensive people management responsibilities.

Responsibilities
  • Lead the development of quantum error correction strategies for fault-tolerant quantum computing.
  • Design and optimise hardware-aware error correction protocols under realistic noise and system constraints.
  • Develop simulation and modelling tools to support system design and technology decisions.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship across multidisciplinary research teams.
  • Collaborate with physicists, engineers, and computer scientists to translate theory into practical solutions.
  • Influence technical roadmaps by evaluating emerging approaches and identifying new research opportunities.
  • Contribute to scientific publications, technical strategy, and intellectual property.

Requirements
  • PhD in Physics, Applied Physics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Extensive experience in quantum error correction, ideally within an industrial research environment.
  • Proven track record of technical leadership in quantum computing research.
  • Strong scientific programming and simulation skills.
  • Experience leading cross-functional research projects.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence technical direction.
Desirable Experience
  • Experience translating research into commercial technologies or product roadmaps.
  • Hands-on experience implementing quantum error correction on quantum hardware.
  • Expertise in quantum decoding and hardware-aware error correction protocols.

Benefits
  • Competitive salary and equity package.
  • Visa sponsorship where applicable.
  • Health and wellbeing benefits.
  • Flexible paid time off.
  • Opportunity to shape the future of fault-tolerant quantum computing within a collaborative, innovation-driven environment.

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