Quantum Error Correction Control Systems Engineer

IBM

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San Jose, CA
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12 days ago

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TL;DR · Quantum Error Correction Control Systems Engineer

As a QEC Control Systems Engineer at this innovative company in San Jose, you will join a cross-disciplinary team to develop control systems for fault-tolerant quantum computers. Your daily tasks include designing and validating tools for scalable emulation, tracing, and debugging of system operations, as well as building realistic models and benchmarks to evaluate system performance and drive improvements in architecture and component design. You should have experience with prototyping real-time software using Python, Rust, or C++, along with a solid understanding of quantum information and error correction. Additionally, familiarity with experimental RF or microwave control systems and FPGA design is essential for this role, which requires rapid prototyping and evaluation of novel ideas in an evolving technology landscape.

What you'll do

  • Define and develop scalable emulation and tracing tools for quantum control systems.
  • Validate fault-tolerant quantum computers through rigorous testing and evaluation.
  • Build realistic models of control system components to estimate resources and capabilities.
  • Prototype novel approaches for the control architecture in collaboration with theorists.
  • Debug experimental real-time RF or microwave control systems using specialized tools.

What we're looking for

  • Extensive experience in prototyping real-time software for control systems.
  • Proficiency in Python, Rust, or C++ for software development.
  • Expertise in quantum information and error correction principles.
  • Hands-on experience with RF/microwave experimental control systems.
  • Background in classical computer engineering and FPGA design.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively on cross-disciplinary teams.

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