[Hiring] Quantum Architect @PsiQuantum

Role Description

Quantum architects research and develop architectures for fault tolerant photonic quantum computers, in particular methods for entanglement generation, encoded logic, and error correction. Quantum architects in the simulation team focus on developing and running large-scale simulations to evaluate the performance of such methods and their integration into a full-stack architecture. We are looking for an experienced physicist with a strong collaborative software engineering background to bridge the gap between quantum computing research and scalable software development.

This role focuses on modelling the generation of entangled qubit resource states using linear optical networks in our full-stack simulations. Candidates should have knowledge of linear optics, and experience in some of the following areas:

• Linear optical quantum computing
• Quantum error correction
• Quantum networks
• Error modelling
• Switching / multiplexing networks

The position requires close collaboration with optical architecture and fault-tolerance teams and involves frequent iteration in response to evolving technical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with quantum architecture domain experts to understand, implement, and simulate new state-of-the-art methods for the generation of entangled resource states and encoded logic.
• Design, develop, and maintain robust software tools and infrastructure for the simulation of full-stack quantum architectures.
• Profile simulation software and explore and implement more optimal computational techniques.
• Run simulation analyses, manage data, and communicate results.
• Ensure the interoperability of simulation tools and modelling frameworks across projects, teams, and departments.

Qualifications

• Degree in Physics, Math, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering is required.
• A postgraduate degree related to quantum information or technology is preferred.
• 3+ years of collaborative software engineering experience, preferably in an R&D environment.
• Knowledge of quantum information and linear optics is required.
• Familiarity with linear optical quantum computing, quantum error correction, quantum networks, error modelling, graphical calculus (e.g. ZX calculus), tensor networks are strongly preferred.
• Extensive experience with Python is required.
• Experience with a lower-level language such as C++ is preferred.
• Experience with collaborative software development tools and best practices is required (e.g. Gitlab, CICD).
• Proven team player with an ability to collaborate effectively across departments, sites, and time zones.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize and steer projects to completion, and contribute to a fast-moving start-up environment.

Benefits

• Competitive health coverage for you and your dependents.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Equity grants.
• Access to financial wellness tools and planning resources.
• Wellness benefits.
• Family support programs.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Paid leave programs.
• Company-designated paid holidays.
• Discretionary time off (DTO).
• End-of-year company shutdown.