Quantum Error Correction Engineer (Quantum Computing)

Location: Munich, Germany

Company

hirify.global designs, builds, and sells superconducting quantum computers, offering on-premises full-stack systems and cloud access to quantum computing resources.

What you will do

• Develop and analyze quantum error-correcting codes under realistic connectivity and hardware constraints.
• Design and evaluate fault-tolerant operations, including multi-qubit logical gates such as lattice surgery.
• Contribute to fault-tolerant quantum algorithms and algorithm-specific error-correction methods.
• Design, benchmark, and improve graph-based and machine-learning-based decoding algorithms.
• Implement and optimize decoders in Python, C/C++, or Rust, with potential FPGA deployment.
• Estimate resources and scalability for error-corrected architectures while collaborating with hardware, control, and software teams.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in theoretical physics, computer science, applied mathematics, or a related field.
• Deep knowledge of quantum error-correcting codes, fault-tolerant quantum algorithms, or decoding algorithms.
• At least 2 years of professional experience developing scientific software in Python, C/C++, or Rust.
• At least 3 years of experience in quantum error-correction areas such as connectivity-constrained code design, logical gates, fault-tolerant algorithms, or decoding.
• Strong publication record, including at least two scientific papers in high-impact journals.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts across interdisciplinary teams and work collaboratively.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of superconducting-qubit theory.
• Experience collaborating with hardware or experimental quantum teams.
• Experience with code quality, testing, documentation, scalability, and extensibility.

Culture & Benefits

• Work with a diverse team on quantum computing technology.
• Creative and open start-up environment.
• Competitive salary with complementary health insurance.
• Local transportation, lunch, sports, and corporate benefits.
• Opportunities for professional growth and impact on the future of quantum computing.

Hiring process

• Interviews begin immediately.
• Applications submitted through the website will be processed.