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Quantum Applications Architect – Compilation
| Company | PsiQuantum |
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| Location | Palo Alto, CA, USA |
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| Salary | $140000 – $165000 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s, PhD |
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| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
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Requirements
- Degree in Physics, Math or Computer Science or equivalent required
- 3+ years of relevant academic or industry research experience in quantum circuit compilation, quantum algorithms or deployment of quantum computing-related software
- Experience programming in Python, C++ or similar languages
- Proven team player with an ability to work effectively across departments, sites and time zones
- Ability to work independently and contribute to fast-moving start-up environment
Responsibilities
- Research and development of compilation techniques for quantum algorithms tailored for fault-tolerant quantum computers
- Contribute to the design and development of quantum compilation and simulation tools and/or software
- Work closely with external partners to instantiate, validate and optimize quantum algorithms for use cases across a variety of domains, such as life sciences or sustainability
- Simulation and analysis of resource requirements for fault tolerant implementation of quantum algorithms in photonic quantum computing
- Collaborate with quantum architecture group to co-optimize algorithm methods with architectural design
Preferred Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Math or Computer Science, with a focus on quantum information theory or quantum computation preferred
- Experience with quantum algorithms and compiling in the regime of fault tolerant gates preferred
- Experience working with partners in academia or industry to analyze real-world quantum applications of interest preferred
