QEC Researcher (Quantum Error Correction)

Location: Bothell, Washington, United States; on-site role.

Salary: $160,000–$240,000 USD base salary, plus bonus, equity, and benefits.

Company

hirify.global develops integrated quantum computing, networking, sensing, and security platforms, including fault-tolerant quantum computing systems.

What you will do

• Design core components of fault-tolerant quantum computer architecture, including quantum error-correction protocols, logical operations, and decoders.
• Design, optimize, and simulate quantum error-correction codes and logical operations.
• Build and extend simulation tools used to evaluate new quantum error-correction protocols.
• Publish research papers and present results at conferences, including domestic and international events.
• Collaborate with colleagues across different areas of expertise and experience.

Requirements

• PhD in quantum computing, mathematics, physics, computer science, or a related field, plus around five years of research experience.
• Strong expertise in quantum error-correction simulation and physics simulation.
• Experience with Stim and Monte Carlo methods.
• Ability to work across theory and simulation and turn ideas into numerically testable protocols.
• Strong mathematical background in linear algebra, finite fields, probability theory, graph theory, and standard quantum-computing techniques.
• Conference travel, both domestic and international, is part of the role.
• For U.S. technical work, candidates must satisfy applicable U.S. export-control and government-contract requirements, including U.S. Person status or required authorization.

Nice to have

• Strong publications and conference talks in quantum error correction.
• Experience with quantum error correction, logical operations, and decoders.
• Ability to communicate with the research community, business stakeholders, and PhD-level audiences.

Culture & Benefits

• Culture focused on autonomy, productivity, respect, inclusion, and equal opportunity.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Matching 401(k), unlimited PTO, and paid holidays.
• Parental and adoption leave, legal insurance, and a home technology stipend.
• Total compensation includes base salary, bonus, equity, and benefits.