[Hiring] Quantum Error Correction Engineer @planqc GmbH

Role Description

At planqc, we are building scalable quantum computers based on neutral atoms — one of the most promising platforms for achieving real-world quantum advantage. As we expand our international presence and establish our operations in the United Kingdom, we are looking for a quantum error correction Engineer to join us at this exciting stage of our growth.

As a Quantum Error Correction Engineer, you will play a key role in shaping planqc’s roadmap toward fault-tolerant quantum computation. You will:

• Design and analyze QEC schemes tailored to neutral-atom architectures.
• Benchmark protocols under realistic noise models.
• Work hand-in-hand with our hardware, control, and algorithm teams to turn QEC research into concrete engineering milestones.

This role sits at the interface of quantum physics, theory, and systems engineering, and is ideal for an exceptionally driven individual who is motivated to contribute to a challenge of generational significance.

This is an opportunity to contribute to the development of our quantum technology while helping shape planqc's engineering presence in the UK.

Qualifications

• A degree in physics, preferably with a focus on quantum science and technology.
• A solid background in quantum computing, quantum information, quantum many-body physics, or closely related fields.
• Provable ability to undertake high-quality scientific work.
• Experience with scientific computing (Python, Julia, or similar).
• Ability and willingness to work across theory and implementation, collaborating in a multidisciplinary team.

Requirements

• A PhD in a relevant field of quantum physics, with a strong track record of scientific publications (nice to have).
• Prior experience in quantum error correction and coding theory: familiarity with stabilizer formalism, topological codes and qLDPC codes is very much appreciated (nice to have).
• Experience with numerical simulation of stabilizer states (e.g. Stim) and decoding under circuit-level noise models (nice to have).
• Familiarity with collaborative software development environments and tools (e.g. Git, code review, CI/CD workflows) (nice to have).
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present results clearly and effectively (nice to have).
• An understanding of neutral-atom platforms is an asset (nice to have).

Benefits

• Join at an early stage.
• Become part of our growing UK presence and contribute to its development.
• Work on cutting-edge technology.
• Build and improve neutral-atom quantum hardware at the forefront of quantum computing.
• Make a tangible impact.
• Take ownership of critical technical systems and see your contributions directly influence our technology.
• Collaborate internationally.
• Work alongside experienced scientists and engineers across our European teams.
• Grow with us.
• Develop your expertise and responsibilities as our technology and international organisation evolve.
• Combine research with engineering.
• Work in an environment where scientific curiosity meets the ambition to build reliable, scalable systems.