Senior Quantum Error Correction Theorist

At IBM Research, we are the innovation engine of IBM. Exploring what’s next in computing and shaping the technologies the world will rely on tomorrow. From advancing AI and hybrid cloud to pioneering practical quantum computing, we anticipate challenges and unlock new opportunities for clients, partners, and society. Working in Research means joining a team that accelerates discovery at the intersection of high-performance computing, AI, quantum, and cloud. You’ll collaborate with leading scientists, engineers, and visionaries to push boundaries and turn ideas into reality. With a culture built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration, IBM Research offers the opportunity to grow your career while contributing to breakthroughs that transform industries and change the world.

As a Senior Research Scientist in Quantum Device Technology, you will perform research covering a broad array of topics in Quantum computing, influencing the functional and IBM strategy. You will have a vision of the functional or unit mission, understanding organizational resources, priorities, needs, and policies. Your primary responsibilities will include: • Drive Research Initiatives: Perform research covering a broad array of topics in Quantum computing, including gates, coherence, design, simulation, test, tuning, photonics/interconversion, Josephson electronics, and device theory. • Develop Strategic Vision: Influence the functional and IBM strategy, having a vision of the functional or unit mission, and understanding organizational resources, priorities, needs, and policies. • Mentor and Lead: Mentor multiple people inside and outside the organization in both technical and career capacities, and lead teams or challenges to achieve overall functional program success. • Build Relationships: Initiate and build new relationships with technical or business leaders, helping to make complex strategic decisions that require deep technical knowledge. • Deliver Impact: Contribute to the development of IBM products and services through individual contributions and/or contributions of the team(s) / challenge(s) led.

• Deep Expertise in Quantum Error Correction: Experience with research in quantum error correction, including coding theory, mathematical modeling, numerical simulation, and decoding theory. • Strategic Leadership: Experience in influencing functional and organizational strategy, with a deep understanding of organizational resources, priorities, needs, and policies. • Technical Mentorship: Experience with mentoring multiple individuals in technical and career capacities, both within and outside an organization. • Technical Decision-Making: Experience with making complex strategic decisions that require deep technical knowledge, and contributing to the development of products and services. • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Experience with initiating and building relationships with technical or business leaders to drive strategic initiatives.

• Advanced Research Methods: Experience with novel research techniques and methodologies in quantum computing, including innovative approaches to error correction theory and software development. • Interdisciplinary Knowledge: Exposure to relevant fields of mathematics,  physics, or computer science, with an understanding of their applications in quantum computing. • Technical Communication: Experience with effectively communicating complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, facilitating collaboration and driving strategic initiatives.