Quantum Architecture Research Software Lead

Job Description

Job Title: Quantum Architecture Research Software Lead. Location: Multiple Countries (Remote/Hybrid depending on role setup)

Job Type: Full-Time, Manager / Supervisor

Responsibilities:

• Lead the vision and development of software simulation tools for quantum architecture prototyping, optimization, and benchmarking.
• Drive improvements in scalability and performance of quantum architecture systems, particularly at the logical (quantum error correction) layer.
• Design and maintain tools for simulating quantum architectures under different logical circuits, layouts, protocols, codes, decoders, and noise models.
• Enable large-scale simulations of fault-tolerant quantum systems under realistic error conditions;
• Manage and coordinate teams including research software developers, engineers, and project contributors.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across quantum architecture and research groups.
• Leverage existing tools while initiating new software projects as needed.
• Ensure proper integration of measurement-based quantum computation and logical architecture components.
• Oversee project planning, execution, and prioritization across multiple parallel initiatives.
• Communicate technical findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• MSc or PhD in Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Several years of experience in research or industry in quantum software or quantum error correction.
• Strong experience in Python and object-oriented programming.
• Experience working with quantum error correction tools and frameworks;
• Background in high-performance computing, including parallelized and optimized code for clusters or supercomputers.
• Strong software engineering practices including testing, CI/CD, version control, and documentation.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred:

• PhD, postdoctoral, or industry experience in quantum physics or quantum technologies.
• Familiarity with public quantum error correction tooling ecosystems.
• Experience with low-level programming languages such as C or C++;
• Knowledge of measurement-based quantum computation and optical quantum computing platforms.
• Understanding of GKP codes and continuous-variable quantum systems.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Full-time position in a leading quantum computing company.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge quantum architecture and fault-tolerant systems.
• Collaboration with world-class researchers and engineers;
• Access to advanced computing infrastructure and simulation tools.
• Inclusive, diverse, and innovation-driven work culture.

Other Information:

• Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada or multiple listed countries (depending on role location).
• The company may use AI tools to assist in screening, but final decisions are made by humans;
• Xanadu promotes an inclusive and accessible work environment and encourages applications from all backgrounds.
• Accommodation support is available during the recruitment process upon request.