About the job
Infleqtion is dedicated to pioneering atom-based quantum technologies that provide unparalleled advancements in sensing and computing capabilities. As a cutting-edge deep-tech startup, we prioritize a results-oriented, dynamic, and customer-centric approach to innovation. We are in search of highly motivated, energetic professionals with outstanding problem-solving abilities and technical expertise to propel our Quantum Computing initiatives forward. This position is theory-centric, and we warmly welcome applications from physicists specializing in theoretical or experimental Atomic, Molecular, and Optical (AMO) physics, especially those experienced in the coherent control of quantum systems and the design and characterization of quantum gates.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop theoretical models for neutral-atom quantum systems to guide system architecture, gate design, and hardware specifications.
- Collaborate with experimental physicists and hardware engineers to convert physical models and performance objectives into practical system and subsystem requirements.
- Assess and quantify error mechanisms in quantum gates, including decoherence, control errors, crosstalk, and noise from lasers and atoms.
- Design, simulate, optimize, and validate protocols for quantum gates, calibration, error mitigation, and compilation to enhance fidelity, robustness, and scalability.
- Develop and maintain simulation, analysis, and optimization software to predict system behavior and inform experimental design.
- Assist experimental initiatives by interpreting data, diagnosing unexpected behaviors, and suggesting theory-driven adjustments or design modifications.
- Independently initiate and execute theoretical and modeling projects with clear objectives and constraints; define problems, prioritize strategies, and deliver results within realistic timeframes.
- Mentor and guide junior team members, including supervising interns.

