At Universal Quantum, we aim to make the world a better place by engineering the future of computing. Together, we are creating truly impactful quantum computers. Our machines will be capable of solving problems until now considered impossible, with applications ranging across a broad range of industries, including healthcare, materials and aerospace. We are looking to hire a Quantum Control Theorist to design, model and test high-fidelity quantum operations. Passionate about helping create technologies which can change the world? We may be the right place for you, so get in touch!
What You’ll Accomplish
- Design control methods for high-fidelity and fast quantum operations
- Contribute to the development of accurate physics models based on real hardware specifications
- Work with the hardware teams to implement new methods on our quantum devices
- Develop procedures for benchmarking quantum operations
- Analyse experimental results and compare them against theoretical predictions and models
Requirements
The 3 Most Critical Attributes We’ll Use to Compare Candidates:
- Experience in designing control methods for high-fidelity quantum operations
- Strong background in the theory of light-matter interactions and modelling quantum dynamics in software
- A proven track record of collaboration with experimental research groups and/or the quantum hardware industry
Must-have Skills (in addition to the above):
- Experience with circuit-level quantum noise models and benchmarking of quantum operations
- Proficient in writing scientific code, e.g. using Python
- PhD in quantum computing, quantum control or similar
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, with published results in the field of research.
- This role can be based in Hamburg or worked remotely, but you must be based in Germany for this position.
Nice-to-have Skills
- Experience with quantum gates in ion trap devices
- Qiskit
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Meaningful equity participation
- Flexible holiday allowance (28 days minimum)
- Flexible working
- 10% matching pension
- Generous parental support policy
- Private health / dental insurance & group life insurance
- £2,000 annual personal development budget
- Relocation support
We are committed to nurturing diversity and inclusion At Universal Quantum, we’re passionate about working with and for all kinds of minds. We are committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, and we hold ourselves accountable through continuous improvement, transparency, and the way we design our hiring and working practices. We welcome team members from all backgrounds and actively work to ensure everyone can flourish.
Skills Required
- Experience designing control methods for high-fidelity quantum operations
- Strong background in light-matter interaction theory and software modeling of quantum dynamics
- Track record collaborating with experimental research groups or the quantum hardware industry
- Experience with circuit-level quantum noise models and benchmarking quantum operations
- Proficiency writing scientific code, such as Python
- PhD in quantum computing, quantum control, or a similar field
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Published research results in the field
- Based in Germany, with the role located in Hamburg or remote within Germany
- Experience with quantum gates in ion-trap devices
- Experience with Qiskit
What We Do
A quantum computer harnesses the fundamental forces that govern the physical world. It can efficiently model complex systems in ways that would take the best classical computer millions of years, and so help revolutionise drug design, climate modelling, battery chemistry, and many other vital processes. But to achieve all this, we need to make quantum computers work reliably at scale. We started Universal Quantum to meet this challenge - because we believe that by doing so, we can help solve the most difficult problems faced by humanity. We’re following a pragmatic, engineering-based roadmap to build a device that is useful in the real world: a quantum computer that has utility. Every approach we take, every solution we devise, is geared towards this goal
