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. Your 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. You will work closely with the Device Physics, FTQC, and Q.Algorithms teams to assess performance and limitations.

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 analysis
• Quantum compilation
• Photonic quantum computing
• Resource estimation

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.