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About the Role
As a member of the architecture team, the selected candidate will work on designing, simulating, and optimizing the physical/quantum optics layer of Xanadu’s photonic quantum computer. This can include investigating methods for preparing bosonic qubits and cluster states, developing new theory and numerical tools, studying physical sources of noise, and providing theory support for experimental demos.
Responsibilities
- Designing, simulating, and optimizing the physical/quantum optics layer of Xanadu’s photonic quantum computer
- Investigating methods for preparing bosonic qubits and cluster states
- Developing new theory and numerical tools
- Studying physical sources of noise
- Providing theory support for experimental demos
Requirements
- MSc or PhD in Physics, Engineering, Computer Science or a related technical field
- Expertise in theoretical quantum optics and/or bosonic qubit theory
- Demonstrated Python programming skills e.g. for research, coursework, or personal projects (include GitHub profile on CV if available)
- Demonstrated ability to employ numerical techniques for research problems
- Demonstrated strong communication skills e.g. papers, posters, conference talks, teaching experience
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple competing priorities/deadlines
- PhD, postdoctoral or industry experience in quantum physics or technology
- Deep understanding of Gaussian quantum optics and/or continuous variable measurement-based quantum computing and/or tensor networks
- Experience working with experimentalists/hardware teams to design, simulate and analyze experiments
- Knowledge of software development best practices
- Excellent Python programming skills, demonstrated via a public online portfolio, and/or experience developing code in a team environment
- Experience as a project leader/owner/coordinator
- Experience with high-performance computing
Skills
- Python programming
- Numerical techniques
- Communication skills
- Gaussian quantum optics
- Continuous variable measurement-based quantum computing
- Tensor networks
- Software development best practices
- Project leadership/ownership/coordination
- High-performance computing
Experience Level
- MSc or PhD in Physics, Engineering, Computer Science or a related technical field
- PhD, postdoctoral or industry experience in quantum physics or technology
Education Level
- MSc or PhD in Physics, Engineering, Computer Science or a related technical field
Salary/Compensations
- 120,000 - 140,000 CAD
Benefits
- Equity
- Benefits
About the Company
- Xanadu’s mission is to build quantum computers that are useful and available to people everywhere.
- At Xanadu, we are learners, innovators, researchers, collaborators and problem solvers.
- We are creating something that has never been built before.
- Few people in their life will be able to be a part of something like this, where if we are successful, the technologies we develop will solve some of the world’s most challenging problems and literally change the world.
- Learn more about our values here [https://www.xanadu.ai/values/].
Equal Opportunity
- We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.
- We are committed to building an inclusive, safe, and equitable culture and fostering an environment where our employees feel included, valued, and heard.
- We are committed to meeting the needs of all individuals and support a barrier-free workplace.
- Should you require accommodations at any point during the recruitment process please contact Recruiting at recruiting@xanadu.ai [recruiting@xanadu.ai].
- Please be advised that we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the screening and assessment of applicants for this position.
- These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment.
- Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans.
- If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.