Job Description

Quantum Algorithm Researchers at Photonic are experts in quantum algorithms and quantum resource estimation that contribute to the co-design of our quantum processing stack. You will work on developing and implementing quantum algorithms tailored to our specific hardware platform and provide input to the various engineering teams to maximize the total capabilities of our processors. Your quantum algorithms expertise will drive fault-tolerant firmware design, test, and execution, as well as quantum software-as-a-service roadmaps. You will work closely with high-performing teams of business units, product engineers and scientists on a range of topics. You enjoy the thrill of learning new technology and new science, while bringing your significant quantum algorithm knowledge, open mind, and creativity to tackle key challenges as we build the world's first truly scalable quantum computing system.

Please include a cover letter with your resume (in one file) describing how you would be a great fit at Photonic and what attributes you could bring to our growing team.

WHAT WE NEED YOU TO DO

• Optimize quantum algorithms to Photonic hardware
• Work with the various engineering teams to provide input into the processor design, test, and verification process to produce the most capable quantum processors
• Develop and deploy fault-tolerant quantum circuit emulation, verification, and compilation tools
• Maintain a catalogue of optimized quantum resource estimates for quantum algorithms of interest to our business units
• Work with a diverse group of technical experts
• Strong data visualization and analysis skills
• Effectively articulate technical challenges and solutions
• Take part in generating reports, drafting patents and peer-reviewed articles reporting advances where applicable
• Collaborate with the Photonic team to tailor fault-tolerant architectures to real-world silicon devices
• Identify and resolves issues
• Train, guide, and mentor current and new team members

WHAT YOU BRING TO OUR TEAM

• M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Physics, or the equivalent education, plus 5+ years of relevant experience
• Strong background in quantum algorithms and a strong knowledge of quantum circuit optimization and fault-tolerant quantum circuit design
• Experience writing high performance algorithm implementations in Python, Java, C ++, and/or SQL
• Experience developing known quantum algorithms. Ability to clearly understand, articulate and implement quantum algorithms based on scientific research
• Knowledge of proper software development practices, such as documentation, testing, design patterns etc.
• Strong data visualization and analysis skills
• Excellent communication skills and ability to express complex technical concepts in a clear and easy-to-understand way
• Problem-solving skills and ability to resolve ambiguous requirements
• Experience working in a start-up company, working with senior leadership, scientists, engineers, and other team members
• Demonstrated ability to creatively solve problems, prioritize, and manage simultaneous tasks
• Outstanding teamwork skills

WHY YOU SHOULD WORK WITH US

• Get in on the ground floor with a quantum startup company set to revolutionize computing
• Work closely with some of the brightest innovators in quantum technologies
• Enjoy a fast-paced and fun environment where you can take risks while tackling cutting-edge challenges every day
• Inclusive and open company culture
• Competitive salary, benefits (including life insurance, extended health, dental, long term disability, and a flexible spending account), and potential upside

About Photonic

Based in beautiful British Columbia, Canada, Photonic is at the forefront of designing next-generation quantum technologies in silicon. Photonic's breakthrough results with silicon have upended many conventional assumptions in quantum computing. With record-setting qubit performance, telecom networking, and silicon's manufacturing scale, Photonic's silicon spin qubits materialize solutions for previously intractable problems -and unlock solutions for tomorrow's problem sets.