Quantum Error Correction Researcher; qLDPC

Cambridge, UK

Cambridge, UK | Full-time or Part-time | Permanent | Hybrid

The salary range for this role is broad, as we are able to consider varying levels of experience. Any offer made will carefully take into account level of experience (including relevant industry experience), transferable relevant skills and previous relevant achievements.

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Riverlane’s mission is to master quantum error correction (QEC) and unlock a new age of human progress. From advances in material and climate science, to complex chemistry simulation for new drug design, quantum computers will help humanity solve some of its most important challenges. But without QEC, the industry’s defining technical challenge, such breakthroughs can never be achieved.

Riverlane is the world leader in QEC technology. QEC is a complex problem that requires a range of skills, talent and passion.

Having raised more than $125M in funding to date to accelerate our cutting-edge R&D in quantum error correction (QEC), Riverlane partners with many of the world’s leading quantum hardware providers and government agencies to make fault-tolerant quantum computing a reality. We’re making remarkable progress and growing fast.

As a Quantum Error Correction Researcher at Riverlane , you will help us to develop the world’s first Quantum Error Correction (QEC) stack that will unlock useful quantum computing.

We have a fantastic opportunity to join one of Riverlane’smore science-focused quantum error correction teams, dedicated to understanding fault tolerance on realistic hardware architectures. This highly collaborative group brings together mathematicians, physicists, computerscientistsand software engineers, working side by side across the stack: from new code families and fault-tolerant logic,through understanding decoding and noise-aware analysis, to algorithm compilation and architecture design. In this role, you willbe part of a smallsub-team focused on AMO type devices, where you willwork on high-impact research projects,combining hands-on technical work with close collaboration across a wider multidisciplinary team, contributing to research and development across the QEC stack.

• Build deepexpertisein quantum computing and QEC, particularly focused on AMO qubits
• Explore existing and develop new QEC protocols with the freedom to think independently and creatively
• Work with hardware partners todevelop and optimise QEC protocols for their hardware
• Write code to test scientific ideas and contribute to software-focused products
• Shareexpertiseand collaborate with other teams at Riverlaneto guide development of various parts of Riverlane’sproducts
• Write papers and present work at conferences

• PhD in mathematics, physics, computer science, or a related technical field (or equivalent professional experience)
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of at least one programming language (Python and/or C++ preferred)
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to discuss complex ideas with a variety of audiences in a clear andsimple way
• Experience in quantum computing
• Experience with qLDPCcodes
• Experience in quantum algorithm compilation
• Experience with one or more qubit modalities

• A comprehensive benefits package that includes an annual bonus plan,private medical insurance, life insurance, and acontributory pension scheme
• Equity, so that our team can share in the long-term success of Riverlane
• 28 days annual leave,plus bank holidays and enhanced family leave
• A diverse work environment that brings…