Quantum Error Correction Control Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Quantum Error Correction Control Systems Engineer. Location: Yorktown Heights, NY; San Jose, CA; Cambridge, MA, USA

Job Type: Entry Level, Regular, Hybrid

Responsibilities:

• Design and validate control systems for fault-tolerant quantum computers in collaboration with theorists, experimentalists, hardware designers, and engineers.
• Define and develop tools for scalable emulation, tracing, and debugging of system operation.
• Rapidly prototype and evaluate novel approaches for control architecture;
• Build realistic models and benchmarks of control system components, their capabilities, and constraints.
• Conduct stress testing and resource estimation to drive improvements in architecture and individual component design.
• Collaborate across cross-disciplinary teams to integrate software and hardware solutions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in prototyping, resource estimation, or system design of real-time software.
• Strong software experience in at least one of Python, Rust, or C++;
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse, cross-disciplinary teams.

Preferred:

• Understanding of quantum information, quantum computing, and/or quantum error correction.
• Experience with experimental real-time RF or microwave control systems and debugging tools.
• Experience designing software and systems for rapidly evolving technology;
• Understanding of classical computer engineering, FPGA design, and HDL.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Salary range: $157,410 – $219,000 per year, depending on skills, experience, and location.
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits including medical, dental, vision, mental health, and well-being support.
• Financial programs including 401(k), pension plan, employee stock purchase plan, life insurance, disability coverage, and performance-based incentives.
• Paid time off including holidays, sick leave, vacation, parental leave, and other care leave programs;
• Access to AI-driven personalized learning platforms and industry-recognized certifications.
• Participation in employee resource groups, volunteer opportunities, and discounts on products and services.

Other Information:

• IBM is an equal opportunity employer. Applications from underrepresented groups are encouraged.
• The role does not involve travel and is not commission-based;
• IBM supports professional growth, diversity, and an inclusive work environment.