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Quantum Architect – Simulation

PsiQuantum · Palo Alto, California, United States; Remote

Posted 24 days ago

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This role has been open
24 days
PsiQuantum's roles stay open a median of 81 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of PsiQuantum's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at PsiQuantum
high
72 stale, 3 reposted of 81 open
Hiring momentum
108 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-23

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from PsiQuantum's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for PsiQuantum.

About this role

As a Quantum Architect focused on simulation at PsiQuantum, you will research and develop architectures for fault-tolerant photonic quantum computers, particularly in entanglement generation and error correction. Your day-to-day responsibilities include designing and maintaining software tools for simulating quantum architectures, running analyses, and collaborating closely with various teams to ensure interoperability of simulation tools.

Our read on this posting3.8out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
5/5
career value
5/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • Degree in Physics, Math, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering
  • 3+ years of collaborative software engineering experience, preferably in an R&D environment
  • Knowledge of quantum information and linear optics
  • Extensive experience with Python
  • Experience with collaborative software development tools and best practices, e.g. Gitlab, CICD
  • Proven team player with an ability to collaborate effectively across departments, sites, and time zones

Nice to have

  • Postgraduate degree related to quantum information or technology
  • Familiarity with linear optical quantum computing, quantum error correction, quantum networks, error modelling, graphical calculus (e.g. ZX calculus), tensor networks
  • Experience with a lower-level language such as C++

What you get

  • Competitive health coverage for you and your dependents
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Equity grants
  • Access to financial wellness tools and planning resources
  • Wellness benefits
  • Family support programs

Worth weighing

  • No salary listed in the posting, but ranges provided based on geographic zones
  • Role involves frequent iteration in response to evolving technical requirements, which may indicate a fast-paced environment
  • Collaboration with multiple teams and departments may require strong communication skills and adaptability

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Listed by PsiQuantum on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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