Quantum Information Scientist - Architecture & Performance

About the role

You will join the Quantum Information team to work on the evaluation and design of near- and mid-term quantum architectures. This role bridges the gap between quantum theory, computational capability, and real hardware constraints by developing methods to evaluate architecture concepts and guide future design choices.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and compare the capabilities and limitations of near- and mid-term quantum architectures.
• Draw on methods from complexity theory, benchmarking, and characterisation to assess architecture designs.
• Incorporate realistic noise, native operations, and physical constraints into analyses.
• Investigate how different architectures provide computational capabilities or advantages.
• Develop scientific models and numerical tools to explore architecture-performance trade-offs.
• Study the interaction between architecture choices, algorithms, resource requirements, and QEC strategies.
• Propose and lead new research projects around architecture design and performance.

Required skills

• Quantum Information
• Quantum Computing
• Quantum complexity theory
• Quantum learning theory
• Quantum-system characterisation
• Performance analysis
• Quantum algorithms
• Scientific modelling
• Numerical simulation
• Python

Nice to have

• Quantum Error Correction
• Hardware-aware design
• Quantum benchmarking
• Noise modelling
• Resource estimation
• Quantum compilation
• Photonic quantum computing

Qualifications

• PhD in Quantum Information, Quantum Computing, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science or a closely related field

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Company savings plan
• Health coverage
• Transport reimbursement
• Sustainable mobility bonus
• Meal vouchers
• Gym access

About the Company

Quandela is a global leader in quantum computing, designing, building, and delivering cutting-edge quantum solutions for research and industry. The company deploys industrial-grade systems and develops future generations of fault-tolerant quantum computers.