Staff Scientist - Quantum Characterization & Benchmarking

Location: Bothell, Washington; Boulder, Colorado; College Park, Maryland; or Remote, US.

Base salary: $1–$1 USD, plus bonus, equity, and benefits.

Company

hirify.global develops integrated quantum computing, networking, sensing, and security solutions, including quantum processors and cloud-accessible quantum computing services.

What you will do

• Lead the QCVV team’s research direction and develop novel, scalable characterization and benchmarking protocols for multi-qubit quantum processors.
• Design benchmarks for specific noise types using component-level characterization and first-principles analysis.
• Develop theoretical frameworks connecting characterization data with actionable error models, including detector error models.
• Collaborate with quantum error correction and compiler teams on error-correction code selection and decoder design.
• Publish research in top-tier venues, represent hirify.global at conferences, mentor junior researchers, and shape the technical direction of the QCVV team.

Requirements

• PhD in physics, quantum information, mathematics, or a related field.
• Seven or more years of research experience in quantum characterization, benchmarking, or closely related fields.
• Strong publication record in quantum information science.
• Ability to write, read, and debug scientific simulations and prototypes.
• Deep expertise in benchmarking protocols, including randomized benchmarking, gate set tomography, and character benchmarking.
• For access to export-controlled technology and certain government-contract work, eligibility as a U.S. Person or applicable export-control authorization is required.

Nice to have

• Expertise in representation theory applied to QCVV.
• Experience with scalable benchmarking methods for many-qubit systems.
• Experience with trapped-ion or neutral-atom quantum systems.
• Familiarity with quantum error-correction codes and decoder design.

Culture & Benefits

• Autonomy-focused, productive, respectful, inclusive work environment.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans, matching 401(k), unlimited PTO, and paid holidays.
• Parental and adoption leave, legal insurance, and a home technology stipend.
• Compensation includes base salary, bonus, equity, and benefits; final compensation depends on qualifications, experience, location, and internal equity.

Hiring process

• Application responses may include additional immigration-status questions for export-control and compliance review.