IQM is a global leader in designing, building, and selling superconducting quantum computers. IQM provides both on-premises full-stack quantum computers and a cloud platform to access its computers anywhere in the world. IQM customers include the leading high-performance computing centres, research labs, universities and enterprises which have full access to IQM's software and hardware. IQM has over 300 employees with offices in Finland, Germany, France, Spain, Poland, South Korea Japan, Singapore, Taiwan and the US.
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We are looking for a Quantum Error Correction Engineer. In this role, you turn quantum error correction theory into practical building blocks for fault-tolerant quantum computing. You will help design, analyze, and implement error-correcting codes and decoding algorithms that pave the way for scalable fault-tolerant quantum computing architectures. Your work connects theory with hardware reality and plays a central role in shaping how our quantum processors scale reliably. The position is based in Munich, Germany.
What will I be doing?
Develop and analyze quantum error-correcting codes with realistic connectivity and hardware constraints
Design and evaluate fault-tolerant operations, including multi-qubit logical gate strategies such as lattice surgery
Contribute to fault-tolerant quantum algorithms and algorithm-specific error correction approaches
Design, benchmark, and improve decoding algorithms, including: graph-based decoders (belief propagation, union-find, minimum-weight perfect matching) and machine-learning-based decoding approaches
Implement and optimize decoding algorithms in Python, C/C++, or Rust, with potential deployment on FPGA platforms
Perform resource estimation and scalability analysis for error-corrected architectures
Collaborate closely with hardware, control, and software teams to ensure alignment between error correction strategies and real QPU capabilities
Publish and present high-impact research results in leading scientific journals and conferences
Maintain high internal and external code quality standards, ensuring scalability and long-term maintainability
Please find examples of our research
Logical Operators and Derived Automorphisms of Tile Codes
Tile Codes: High-Efficiency Quantum Codes on a Lattice with Boundary
Logical Operators and Fold-Transversal Gates of Bivariate Bicycle Codes
Quantum error detection in qubit-resonator star architecture
Near-optimal decoding algorithm for color codes using Population Annealing
Small Quantum Codes from Algebraic Extensions of Generalized Bicycle Codes
What skills do I need?
Ph.D. in theoretical physics, computer science, applied mathematics, or a similar field
Deep knowledge of quantum error-correcting codes, fault-tolerant quantum algorithms, or decoding algorithms
At least 2 years of professional experience developing scientific software in Python, C/C++, or Rust
A strong publication record, including at least two scientific papers in high-impact journals
Ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts across interdisciplinary teams
A collaborative mindset and comfort working in a team-oriented research and engineering environment
At least 3 years of experience in one or more of the following:
- Designing quantum error-correcting codes under connectivity constraints
- Multi-qubit logical gate implementations (e.g., lattice surgery)
- Fault-tolerant quantum algorithms
- Algorithm-specific error correction (e.g., fermionic simulations)
- Decoding algorithms (belief propagation, union-find, MWPM)
- Machine-learning-based decoding methods
- FPGA-based implementation of decoding algorithms
What skills are nice to have?
Knowledge of the theory of superconducting qubits
Experience working closely with hardware or experimental quantum teams
A drive to keep your expertise current and continuously expand your knowledge
The ability to create elegant, structured solutions in complex theoretical and technical landscapes
Strong ownership of code quality, testing, and documentation
An understanding of how to balance immediate project goals with long-term scalability and extensibility
What can I expect from IQM?
An opportunity to work with a passionate and diverse team on an important mission
A unique opportunity to make a real impact on the future of quantum
A competitive salary, complementary health insurance, local transportation, lunch benefit, sports benefit, corporate benefit, and more
Growth and progress in a creative and open start-up environment
We'll proceed with the interviews immediately, so please submit your application soon.
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