Research Scientist

Quantinuum is opening a part-time position for the Quantum Error Correction (QEC) team in the United Kingdom. If selected, you will work on an active project that contributes towards the architectural design, analysis, and implementation of our QEC stack. In particular, we are looking for experience optimising the compilation of fault-tolerant (FT) circuits. Familiarity with the fault-tolerance criteria, FT rewrites in ZX-calculus, detector error models, design and manipulation of FT circuits, coding in high-speed languages, the simulation of FT gadgets, and some experience writing scientific papers will be welcomed.

Based in the London-Victoria or Cambridge offices, you will be working in a research-focused group with scientific direction from experienced QEC researchers, with a close connection to hardware and software engineers. You will work towards scientific publications and / or software libraries. This is an excellent opportunity to advance the theory and practice of quantum computing while building your professional and academic career.

• Contribute to research projects supervised by Quantinuum's QEC experts.
• Writing a research paper and / or software libraries that accelerate the research in QEC.
• Participate in the day-to-day activities of the QEC team: discussions, journal clubs, seminars,

• A bachelor's or master's degree or equivalent in Maths, Computer Science, Physics or a related discipline.
• Scientific computing, programming in Python.
• Communicating scientific ideas clearly and precisely, both verbally and in writing.

• Research publications showing evidence of your ability to understand the fundamentals of QEC and contribute towards new ideas.
• Experience with one or more of high-speed languages like C++, Rust, Julia.

What is in it for you?

Working alongside a highly talented team, with leading names in the quantum computing industry. We offer a highly competitive package, equity, 28 days of paid holiday (in addition to public holidays), a workplace pension, a positive approach to flexible working and enhanced parental and adoption benefits.

About Us:

Quantinuum is the world's largest integrated quantum company, driving breakthroughs in materials discovery, cybersecurity, and next-generation quantum AI. With a team of more than 600 employees, including more than 420 of them being scientists and engineers, we are leading the worldwide quantum computing revolution.

By uniting best-in-class software with high-fidelity hardware, our integrated full-stack approach is accelerating the path to practical quantum computing and scaling its impact across multiple industries.

As we celebrate the International Year of Quantum, there has never been a more exciting time to be part of this rapidly evolving field. By joining Quantinuum, you'll be at the forefront of this transformative revolution, shaping the future of quantum computing, pushing the limits of technology, and making the impossible possible.

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Please note that employment with us is subject to successfully passing our pre-employment screening checks. We are an inclusive equal opportunity employer. You will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.

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