Lead Quantum Device Theorist

Lead Quantum Device Theorist at Rigetti Computing

• •As a Lead Quantum Device Theorist, you will advance the performance of superconducting quantum processors.
• •Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain advanced simulation tools to accurately model noise sources in flux-tunable superconducting qubits Model and analyze entangling gate operations on superconducting quantum processors Apply optimal control techniques to improve quantum gate and readout performance Develop analytical tools to interpret experimental measurements and diagnose performance anomalies Perform detailed error-budget modeling to support quantum error correction (QEC) efforts Collaborate cross-functionally with teams in gate operations, measurement, device design, applications, algorithms, and control engineering.
• •Requirements Ph.D. in Physics, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, plus 5+ years of relevant work experience Modeling noise in large scale processors and inform Hamiltonian designs Experience simulating open quantum systems Experience collaborating with experimentalists on readout and noise characterization; analyzing and interpreting experimental data, and predicting anomalies Background in gate-based quantum computing or superconducting circuits, either academically or in industry Demonstrated depth and breadth in circuit QED physics, including Hamiltonian modeling, dispersive readout theory, and multi-qubit coupling architectures Proven expertise in noise modeling for quantum error correction, including coherent and incoherent error channels, leakage, crosstalk, and correlated noise Strong programming skills in Python for scientific applications Ability to excel in a collaborative environment Excellent communication skills