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We’re looking for passionate technologists with deep quantum computing domain expertise to path-find the future. As a Senior Quantum Error Correction Research Scientist for Quantum Computing Applied Research, you'll focus on technical pathfinding, helping to develop innovative technologies that advance the state of Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computing for Accelerated Quantum Supercomputers, and work with multi-functional teams in Product, Engineering and Applied Research.\nQuantum computing is a strategic priority for NVIDIA, and our goal is to help accelerate the entire ecosystem. In this role, you’ll join a rapidly growing Quantum Computing team, and work with partners across the industry. You’ll help unlock new capabilities in fault tolerance, and bring theory into practice. Do you love developing new technology, enjoy working with collaborative people and teams all around the world, and operating at the speed of light? If yes, we would love to hear from you!\nWhat you'll be doing:\nPath-find technical innovations in Quantum Error Correction and Fault Tolerance, working with multi-functional teams in Product, Engineering, and Applied Research\n\nDevelop novel approaches to decoding quantum error correction codes and their logical operations, including researching advanced implementations in hardware\n\nResearch and co-design improved methods to achieve more scaled decoders\n\nCollaborate with internal teams and external partners on developing technology components to enable a fault-tolerant software stack integrated with quantum hardware\n\nAdopt a culture of collaboration, rapid innovation, technical depth, and creative problem solving\n\nWhat we need to see:\nMasters degree in Physics, Computer Science, Chemistry, Applied Mathematics, or related engineering field or equivalent experience (Ph.D. preferred)\n\nExtensive background in Quantum Information Science with 6+ overall years of experience in the Quantum Computing industry\n\nA demonstrated ability to deliver high impact value in quantum error correction and decoding\n\nWays to stand out from the crowd:\nHands-on experience in scientific computing, high-performance computing, applied machine learning, or deep learning\n\nExperience with co-design of quantum error correction with quantum hardware or quantum applications\n\nExperience with CUDA and NVIDIA GPUs\n\nPassion to drive technology innovations into NVIDIA software and hardware products to support Quantum Computing\n\nWidely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers, NVIDIA offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. 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