QEC Researcher (Quantum Simulations)

Location: Cambridge, UK; hybrid

Salary: £70,000–£85,000 per year. Part-time applications may also be considered.

Company

hirify.global develops quantum error-correction technology and partners with quantum hardware providers and government agencies to advance fault-tolerant quantum computing.

What you will do

• Develop and improve classical simulation tools for fault-tolerant quantum computing and quantum error correction.
• Research efficient simulation techniques for Clifford and near-Clifford quantum circuits.
• Design and run numerical studies covering logical operations, decoder performance, error channels, and fault-tolerant protocols.
• Write code to test scientific ideas and contribute to software-focused research outputs and products.
• Publish research, review literature, participate in journal clubs, and present findings at conferences.
• Lead or contribute to cross-disciplinary projects and collaborate with QEC teams, industry partners, and academic researchers.

Requirements

• PhD with strong academic performance in physics, theoretical chemistry, mathematics, computer science, or another mathematically focused discipline.
• Ability and motivation to learn new technical topics across quantum error correction and quantum algorithms.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, communicate progress clearly, and contribute to technical problem-solving.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice to have

• Experience with quantum simulations, especially stabilizer tableau simulations and related techniques.
• Experience designing and running numerical simulations.
• Research experience in quantum error correction in academia or industry.

Culture & Benefits

• Annual bonus plan, private medical insurance, life insurance, and contributory pension scheme.
• Equity participation.
• 28 days of annual leave plus bank holidays and enhanced family leave.
• Diverse, multidisciplinary environment spanning software, hardware, quantum information theory, physics, and mathematics.
• Learning events, training opportunities, and conference budgets.

Hiring process

• Submit a CV and cover letter explaining motivation and relevant skills and experience.
• Applications are reviewed as they arrive, with interviews scheduled on an ongoing basis.