Quantum Architect - QEC Theorist

An emerging quantum computing company is seeking a Quantum Error Correction Research Scientist to help define the fault-tolerant architecture of its next-generation neutral-atom quantum computing platform.

Supported by significant private investment and government-backed funding, the organisation is developing scalable neutral-atom quantum hardware with the objective of demonstrating a fault-tolerant quantum computer within the next few years. This role offers the opportunity to influence the long-term architecture of a cutting-edge quantum computing system by bridging theoretical quantum error correction with real-world hardware implementation.

The Role

As a Quantum Error Correction Research Scientist, you will be responsible for developing fault-tolerant protocols, logical qubit architectures, and quantum error correction strategies that can be implemented on neutral-atom quantum processors.

Working closely with experimental physicists, control systems engineers, and software developers, you will ensure theoretical designs are translated into practical hardware implementations while contributing to internationally recognised research.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and analyse fault-tolerant quantum circuits for syndrome extraction and logical gate operations.
• Develop scalable quantum error correction protocols tailored to neutral-atom quantum computing architectures.
• Optimise fault-tolerant algorithms while accounting for practical hardware constraints, including qubit connectivity and atomic movement.
• Design logical qubit layouts and fault-tolerant computational architectures.
• Collaborate with experimental hardware, control systems, and software teams to translate theoretical concepts into working quantum processors.
• Develop software tools and simulations to evaluate the performance of quantum error correction protocols.
• Publish research findings in leading scientific journals and present at international conferences.
• Contribute to the wider strategy for scalable fault-tolerant quantum computing.

Required Experience

• PhD in Quantum Information Science, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a closely related discipline.
• Strong research background in quantum error correction, fault-tolerant quantum computing, or quantum information theory.
• Demonstrated publication record within peer-reviewed scientific journals or leading conferences.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams including physicists, software engineers, and hardware developers.

Following your application Jake Phillips, a specialist recruiter will discuss the opportunity with you in detail. Jake will be more than happy to answer any questions relating to the industry and the potential for your career growth. The conversation can also progress further to discussing other opportunities, which are also available right now or will be imminently becoming available.

This position has been highly popular, and it is likely that it will close shortly. We recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

j.phillips@barringtonjames.com