Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Xanadu is on a mission to build quantum computers that are useful and available to people everywhere. The Quantum Architecture Scientist will be responsible for designing and optimizing logical layers in photonic quantum computers, focusing on research related to fault-tolerant logical gates.
Responsibilities
- As a member of the Quantum Architecture team, the selected candidate will work on designing, simulating, and optimizing the logical (quantum-error-correction) layers of Xanadu’s photonic quantum computer
- The focus of this job is on research into the implementation of fault-tolerant logical gates
- This includes topics like lattice surgery, homological measurements, co-designs with quantum error-correcting code and decoders, and physical implementations with measurement-based continuous-variable degrees of freedom
Skills
- MSc or PhD in Physics, Engineering, Computer Science or a related technical field
- Expertise in quantum error-correction, especially in the fault-tolerant implementations of logical gates
- Demonstrated programming skills e.g. for research, coursework, or personal projects (include GitHub profile on CV if available)
- Demonstrated strong communication skills, e.g. papers, posters, conference talks, teaching experience
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple competing priorities/deadlines
- PhD, postdoctoral or industry experience in quantum physics or technology
- Familiarity with the optical platform for quantum computation, especially bosonic codes such as GKP states and the continuous-variable formalism
- Familiarity with measurement-based quantum computing
- Familiarity with algebra (e.g., homological algebra, algebraic geometry, or other graduate level areas)
- Knowledge of software development best practices
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