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This role is a fixed-term position. The ideal candidate will develop innovative QEC protocols, design their concrete implementation in neutral atom hardware, and evaluate how they interplay with quantum algorithms. This will inform both near-term applications and long-term architectures. This is a unique opportunity to shape the design direction of one of the most promising quantum computing platforms, while working in close collaboration with QuEra scientists and engineers in an industry setting.\nKey Responsibilities\nDevelop novel QEC schemes with lower overhead in space and time.\nDesign QEC schemes suited to neutral atom platforms and collaborate with software teams on their simulation and implementation.\nPropose and evaluate scalable quantum architectures, error correction schemes, and control strategies.\nCollaborate with experimental teams to guide system design, interpret results, and validate models.\nContribute to technical publications, white papers, and patent filings.\nParticipate in internal knowledge-sharing sessions and external scientific outreach (e.g., conferences, workshops).\nRequired Qualifications\nPh.D. in Physics, Computer Science, Quantum Information, or a closely related field.\nDemonstrated expertise in quantum error correction.\nTrack record of peer-reviewed publications in top-tier journals.\nPreferred Qualifications\nFamiliarity with experimental quantum computing platforms, including but not limited to atom arrays.\nProficiency with numerical simulation and scientific programming.\nExperience with decoders or machine learning.\nAbility to work across theory and application, including engagement with experimentalists and engineers.\nInterest in translating fundamental research into commercial quantum technologies.\nThe approximate base salary range for this position is $110,000-$120,000.\nWe consistently monitor external market data and update base salary ranges accordingly. 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