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Quantum Error Correction Researcher

United States, Santa Barbara 119800.00 - 234700.00 USD / Year · Job Posted February 04, 2026
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Microsoft Quantum has assembled a talented and diverse international team to create the world’s first scalable quantum computing system. Our full-stack approach involves exciting innovation from the physics at the quantum plane to providing global quantum services. The Microsoft Quantum program strives to fundamentally change the world of computing to help solve humankind’s currently unsolvable problems. We are on the cusp of an accelerated effort in quantum computing. We are looking for a Quantum Error Correction Researcher. This position offers an opportunity to have a meaningful influence on a revolutionary technology. The research and development effort includes a diverse staff of theoretical and experimental physicists, hardware designers and software engineers around the world.

Job Responsibility

  • Design and develop novel fault-tolerance strategies for quantum computing systems, working in close collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of theorists and experimentalists
  • Advance the theory and implementation of quantum error correction codes, contributing to the development of both logical and physical qubit architectures
  • Drive research and experimentation aimed at building scalable, resilient quantum computers capable of delivering practical value
  • Engage in creative problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration to overcome technical challenges in quantum system design
  • Foster a culture of collaboration, creativity, and technical excellence while embodying
  • Embody our Culture and Values

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Econometrics, Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field AND 4+ years related experience (e.g., statistics predictive analytics, research)
  • OR Master's Degree in Statistics, Econometrics, Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field AND 3+ years related experience (e.g., statistics, predictive analytics, research)
  • OR Doctorate in Statistics, Econometrics, Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field AND 1+ year(s) related experience (e.g., statistics, predictive analytics, research)
  • OR equivalent experience
  • Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements
  • Ability to apply AI to accelerate engineering while developing shipping & prototype code
  • Ability to leverage AI tools to drive innovation and efficiency (e.g., performance modeling and analysis, research gathering, day to day task automation)

Nice to have

  • Doctorate in relevant field AND 2+ years related research experience
  • Experience publishing academic papers as a lead author or essential contributor
  • Experience participating in a top conference in relevant research domain
  • Experience with quantum error-correction, fault-tolerant quantum computing, and/or QCVV
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