Quantum Architect, Simulation & Error Modeling

Job Description

We believe quantum computing will change everything.  It will have the power to transform the foundations of giant industries that rely on intensive computation.  PsiQuantum is on a mission to build the world’s first useful quantum computer, capable of delivering these transformative results.  We know that means it will need 1 million qubits, error correction, a scalable architecture and a data center footprint.

By harnessing the laws of quantum physics, quantum computers can provide exponential performance increases over today’s most powerful supercomputers, offering the potential for extraordinary advances across a broad range of industries including climate, energy, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials design, and many more. 

PsiQuantum is uniquely positioned to deliver on the promise of quantum computing years earlier than our competitors. Our architecture is based on photonics which gives us the ability to produce our components using existing high-volume semiconductor manufacturing processes, the same processes that are today producing billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics applications. Since photons don’t feel heat, we can take advantage of existing cryogenic cooling systems, the kind that have been operating at facilities like the Stanford Linear Accelerator (SLAC).  And because photons are in fact light, they can move between subsystems at tremendous speed using standard fiber connectivity.

Our team is building a utility scale quantum computer and the software tools needed to build fault tolerant quantum applications. We’re a highly motivated and collaborative group focused on a singular goal – building the world’s first useful quantum computer on the fastest path possible. 

There’s much more work to be done and we are looking for exceptional talent to join us on this extraordinary journey! 

Job Summary:

The quantum architecture team at PsiQuantum develops and evaluates high-level designs for fault-tolerant photonic quantum computers. It is critical that these designs are evaluated using models that capture all important sources of error without precluding simulation of large-scale systems. We are expanding our team that develops and refines these models.   

The ideal candidate will have a background in physics with some exposure to quantum information, quantum error correction and quantum optics. Proficiency with Python (or similar) and experience managing codebases is required.  

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with domain experts to model quantum phenomena in photonic components, circuits, and devices.
• Implement controlled approximations of models for integration into large-scale simulation frameworks.
• Identify sources of error, interactions with quantum error correcting codes, and potential mitigation techniques.
• Profile simulation tools and explore and implement more optimal numerical and computational techniques.
• Run numerical analyses, manage data, and communicate results. 

Experience/Qualifications:

• Degree in Physics, Math or Computer Science or equivalent required. PhD in Physics, Math or Computer Science, with a focus on quantum information theory or quantum computation preferred.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments, sites, and time zones.
• Ability to work independently and contribute in fast-moving start-up environment.
• Experience programming in Python, C++ or similar languages.
• Experience with numerical simulation techniques e.g. Mmarkov-chain Monte Carlo or tensor networks.
• Competent use of collaborative software development tools (e.g., GitHub) is desirable. 

PsiQuantum provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. PsiQuantum does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable laws.
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