Quantum Error Correction Lead / Senior Quantum Error Correction Scientist

Job Title

Quantum Error Correction Lead / Senior Quantum Error Correction Scientist

Role Summary

Lead research and engineering of quantum error correction (QEC) architectures for Equal1's silicon spin qubit platform. Translate theoretical QEC designs into hardware-aware, scalable implementations and integrate them with algorithms, control, and measurement systems.

The role combines technical leadership, simulation and prototyping, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to enable fault-tolerant quantum computing on Equal1's roadmap.

Experience Level

Senior — at least 5 years of relevant experience in academia or industry research in quantum error correction.

Responsibilities

Primary technical and leadership responsibilities:

• Design, modify, and evaluate quantum error-correcting codes, logical qubit schemes, and decoding algorithms for large-scale silicon spin qubit arrays.
• Specify physical-qubit requirements and qubit-topology guidance needed to surpass breakeven for target codes.
• Implement and validate QEC protocols on the Equal1 silicon spin QSoC platform, including simulation with realistic noise models.
• Develop logical gate designs, including non-Clifford implementations, lattice surgery, and code-switching strategies.
• Collaborate with Algorithms, Theory, engineering, software, and measurement teams to integrate fault-tolerant systems into the overall architecture.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation: design specifications, test plans, and manuals.
• Publish and present results in internal seminars and international journals and conferences.

Requirements

Must-have skills and experience; nice-to-have items indicated where appropriate.

• Deep expertise in fault-tolerant quantum computing, including QEC, decoding, logical gate design, and lattice surgery.
• Proven track record implementing quantum error correction solutions and conducting simulation studies with realistic noise models.
• Experience leading technical efforts and working with cross-functional teams (engineering, algorithms, software, measurement).
• Strong programming competence (Python or similar) for simulation, decoding, and tooling.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and technical-writing skills; experience producing design specs and test plans.
• Demonstrated publication record, public code, or equivalent contributions in QEC or related areas.
• Nice-to-have: prior experience with silicon spin qubits or hardware-aware QEC optimization.

Education Requirements

PhD in a relevant field (e.g. Quantum Computing, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science) OR equivalent postdoctoral or industry experience in quantum error correction.

About the Company

Company: Equal1

Equal1 develops quantum hardware and control systems focused on spin-qubit processors, combining hardware and software engineering to advance scalable semiconductor-based quantum computing across international R&D sites.