Quantum Software Engineer at early stage quantum computing startup

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Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Strong background in quantum computing, with experience in fault tolerance or quantum hardware preferred.
• Proven experience in Python development with knowledge of scientific computing libraries (e.g., NumPy, SciPy).
• Experience with C++ or willingness to learn for performance-critical components.
• Proficient in algorithm design and complexity analysis, especially for quantum algorithms.
• Strong understanding of linear algebra and its computational aspects.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment with great written communication skills.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and software development best practices.
• Virtues: ownership, high standards, enthusiasm, resourcefulness, collaboration, kindness.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, enhance, and maintain efficient algorithms for simulating and decoding fault-tolerant quantum computers.
• Collaborate with quantum-computing experts to integrate algorithms into high-quality code.
• Implement ideas from quantum fault-tolerance research to enhance Plaquette's utility.
• Convert prototype code into production-quality code.
• Profile and optimize existing code for maximum performance.
• Advocate for best practices in code quality and maintainability.
• Contribute to the design and development of new features.