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Our approach combines laser schemes for cooling/initialization/readout, engineered magnetic-field gradient induced coupling (MAGIC) combined with microwave control for universal gate sets, and advanced quantum control techniques and dedicated firmware to work within the high-fidelity regime and below the error threshold of quantum error correction (QEC).\nA central objective of our technology roadmap is the realization of fault-tolerant quantum computing. To achieve this goal, we combine the above high-fidelity quantum hardware with microscopic physics-based modelling, hardware-software co-design, advanced characterization and benchmarking techniques, and detailed numerical simulations to model system performance realistically and identify the optimal QEC strategy and the associated system requirements.\nAs part of our initiative towards fault-tolerant quantum computing, we are expanding our Foundations & Concepts team and are looking for a Quantum Error Correction Scientist (f/m/d) to help establish and grow this strategic activity within the company.\nRole Overview:\nAs Quantum Error Correction Scientist (f/m/d), you will contribute to the development of QEC infrastructure, realistic circuit-level noise modelling, decoder benchmarking, logical-performance assessment, and hardware-aware quantum error-correction research.\nThe role offers the opportunity to join at an early stage of eleQtron’s QEC effort, helping to establish the infrastructure that will be key for realistic QEC studies and first logical-architecture demonstrations.\n Responsibilities:\nBuild simulation and benchmarking infrastructure for realistic fault-tolerance studies based on hardware-derived noise models.\n\nAnalyze logical performance, decoder strategies, resource requirements, and scaling behaviour of quantum error-correction architectures.\n\nCollaborate with system operators, architects, and application scientists to connect hardware characterization with logical-level performance assessments.\n\nContribute to early logical-computing demonstrations and the development of eleQtron’s future fault-tolerance capabilities.\n\nRequirements\nRequired Skills:\nMSc with an outstanding MSc thesis or PhD in Physics, Quantum Information, Computer Science, or a closely related field.\n\nSolid background in quantum error correction and fault-tolerant quantum computing (Experience with stabilizer formalisms, decoder frameworks, or realistic noise modelling)\n\nExcellent analytical skills in numerical simulations and performance modelling.\n\nAbility to work in an international and diverse team at the interface of theory, software, and hardware.\n\nFluent communication in English\n\nWhat you can expect from eleQtron:\nCompetitive salary: We value our team members and therefore provide remunerations that reflect this, additionally rewarding achievements.\n\nFlexible working hours: We offer personal freedom through a variety of flexible work schedules.\n\nTeam spirit: In our international and diverse team, and with our regular team events, having fun at work is simply part of the game.\n\nFurther development: We want to grow together and so we offer our team members’ needs-based, individualized further training as well as plenty of room for personal development.\n\nWellness Package: We offer health-promoting benefits such as fitness programs like UrbanSportsClub to support your well-being.\n\nMoving Benefits: A warm welcome! 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