Quantum Control Theorist

Summary

Join Universal Quantum, a company dedicated to building impactful quantum computers, and become our new Quantum Control Theorist. You will design, model, and test high-fidelity quantum operations, contributing to the development of accurate physics models based on real hardware specifications. Collaborate with hardware teams to implement new methods on quantum devices and develop procedures for benchmarking quantum operations. Analyze experimental results, comparing them against theoretical predictions and models. This role offers the possibility to work remotely in Germany or be based in Hamburg. We are committed to diversity and inclusion.

Requirements

• Experience in designing control methods for high-fidelity quantum operations
• Strong background in the theory of light-matter interactions and modelling quantum dynamics in software
• A proven track record of collaboration with experimental research groups and/or the quantum hardware industry
• Experience with circuit-level quantum noise models and benchmarking of quantum operations
• Proficient in writing scientific code, e.g. using Python
• PhD in quantum computing, quantum control or similar
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with published results in the field of research

Responsibilities

• Design control methods for high-fidelity and fast quantum operations
• Contribute to the development of accurate physics models based on real hardware specifications
• Work with the hardware teams to implement new methods on our quantum devices
• Develop procedures for benchmarking quantum operations
• Analyse experimental results and compare them against theoretical predictions and models

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with quantum gates in ion trap devices
• Qiskit

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Equity options
• Unlimited paid holiday allowance
• Direct insurance pension with 50% employer contributions
• Group life insurance
• Job ticket/Deutschlandticket
• Supplemental health insurance
• Personal development budget
• A relocation allowance