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Quantum Error Correction Software Engineer

Microsoft· Quantum Software Engineering
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Redmond, WA, Santa Barbara, CA$119.8k - $234.7kFull-timePosted 7mo ago

About the role

Quantum Error Correction Software Engineer role at Microsoft Quantum focused on designing and implementing fault-tolerance infrastructure and quantum error correction codes to advance scalable quantum computing hardware and software.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop infrastructure to evaluate fault-tolerance strategies for quantum computing systems, working in close collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of theorists and experimentalists.
  • Advance the implementation of quantum error correction codes, contributing to the development of both logical and physical qubit architectures.
  • Empower research and experimentation aimed at building scalable, resilient quantum computers capable of delivering practical value.
  • Engage in creative problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration to overcome technical challenges in quantum system design.
  • Foster a culture of collaboration, creativity, and technical excellence.

Qualifications

  • Doctorate in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Physical Sciences, or related field AND 1+ years software industry experience, including developing commercial software, compilers, scientific computing applications, or multi-component systems
  • OR Master's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Physical Sciences, or related field AND 3+ years software industry experience, including developing commercial software, compilers, scientific computing applications, or multi-component systems
  • OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Physical Sciences, or related field AND 4+ years software industry experience, including developing commercial software, compilers, scientific computing applications, or multi-component systems
  • OR equivalent experience
  • 4+ years programming experience in related programming languages.
  • 4+ years experience in a collaborative environment.

Skills

Required:Programming in related languagesCollaborative software development
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