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Atom Computing

Quantum Engineer

Boulder, CO

$120K - $155K/yr

Requires extensive knowledge of the state-of-the-art techniques used in atomic physics and quantum computing research, and a deep understanding of the fundamental interactions between light and ...

Atom Computing

Quantum Engineer

Boulder, CO

$120K - $155K/yr

Requires extensive knowledge of the state-of-the-art techniques used in atomic physics and quantum computing research, and a deep understanding of the fundamental interactions between light and ...

Atom Computing

Quantum Engineer

Boulder, CO · On-site

$120K - $155K/yr

Requires extensive knowledge of the state-of-the-art techniques used in atomic physics and quantum computing research, and a deep understanding of the fundamental interactions between light and ...

Intel

Quantum Computing Measurement Engineer

Hillsboro, OR · On-site

$223.30K/yr

Our Quantum Computing Group represents Intel's bold venture into the next frontier of computing ... Our collaborative approach spans Intel's research divisions and partnerships with leading academic ...

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Quantum Computing Research Scientist - Quantum Error Correction - Senior Associate

Quantum Computing Research Scientist - Quantum Error Correction - Senior Associate

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Manhattan, NY • On-site

$137.75K - $195K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Posted 28 days ago

JPMorgan Chase & Co. rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 467 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

46th of 141 rated banks

Job description

Job Description
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and growing team in a fast paced and challenging area? This is a unique opportunity for you to work with Global Technology Applied Research (GTAR) center at JPMorganChase. The goal of GTAR is to design and conduct research across multiple frontier technologies, in order to enable novel discoveries and inventions, and to inform and develop next-generation solutions for the firm's clients and businesses.
As a Senior Associate quantum computing researcher within The Global Technology Applied Research (GTAR), you will develop, investigate, and optimize (both analytically and numerically) protocols for universal fault-tolerant quantum computation, implement these protocols for experimental validation, and use these protocols to execute quantum algorithms fault-tolerantly on quantum computing hardware.
Job responsibilities
  • Develop circuit gadgets and protocols for universal fault-tolerant quantum computation (FTQC)
  • Numerically investigate and optimize fault-tolerant gadgets for real-world execution on quantum computing hardware
  • Implement and experimentally validate protocols for universal FTQC on quantum computing hardware
  • Document analytical, numerical, and experimental results in scientific papers
  • Implement, maintain, and manage a codebase that colleagues without expertise in quantum error correction (QEC) or fault-tolerance can use to run quantum algorithms fault-tolerantly on quantum computing hardware

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
  • Ph.D. degree in computer science, physics, math, engineering, or related fields, or equivalent experience
  • Competency in the basics of qubit-based stabilizer QEC: stabilizer and subsystem codes; CSS codes; parity check matrices; logical and gauge operators; thresholds and pseudo-thresholds; Clifford and non-Clifford gates; Shor, Steane, and Knill QEC; code distance and effective (circuit) distance
  • Experience with analytical and numerical circuit-level investigation of QEC and FTQC: constructing circuits for QEC cycles, state preparation, and logical operations; specifying noise models; building detector error models; running numerical simulations; decoding; computing logical error rates
  • Experience building quantum circuits in a major software framework such as Cirq, Qiskit, or Pytket
  • Fluency in at least one of: Python, Julia, C++, Rust
  • Strong oral and written communication skills, strong scientific publication record

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
  • Experience developing a successful research program focused on the development of protocols for universal FTQC
  • Experience designing fault-tolerant gadgets for state preparation and logical gates
  • Understanding of magic-state distillation and cultivation protocols
  • Understanding of generalized code surgery, code adapters and extractors
  • Understanding of concatenated code constructions and code families
  • Understanding of dynamical codes
  • Understanding of ZX calculus and fault-tolerant rewrites and experience with circuit-level quantum compilation

About Us
JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.
We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans
About the Team
Our Corporate Technology team relies on smart, driven people like you to develop applications and provide tech support for all our corporate functions across our network. Your efforts will touch lives all over the financial spectrum and across all our divisions: Global Finance, Corporate Treasury, Risk Management, Human Resources, Compliance, Legal, and within the Corporate Administrative Office. You'll be part of a team specifically built to meet and exceed our evolving technology needs, as well as our technology controls agenda.

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