Quantum Error Correction Theorist

Department: Technical

Location: Ann Arbor

Employment Type: FullTime

About Sygaldry

Sygaldry Technologies is building quantum-accelerated AI servers to exponentially speed up training and inference for AI. By integrating quantum and AI, we're accelerating the path to superintelligence, and addressing the problem of rising compute costs and energy bottlenecks. Sygaldry AI servers combine multiple qubit types within a single, fault-tolerant architecture to deliver the combination of cost, scale, and speed necessary for advanced AI applications. We pioneer new domains in physics, engineering, and AI, tackling the hardest challenges with a grounded, optimistic, and rigorous culture. We're looking for individuals ready to define the intersection of quantum and AI and drive its profound global impact.

About You:

Sygaldry Technologies is seeking an experienced scientist to serve as a Senior Quantum Error Correction Theorist. In this role, you will be responsible for developing quantum error correction schemes to integrate multiple complementary qubit modalities into a fault-tolerant architecture. This is a rare opportunity to join an early team and help lay the foundation for a new quantum computing paradigm.

About the Role

What You'll Work On:

• Design and evaluate quantum error correction schemes for novel hardware architectures with multiple qubit modalities

• Develop efficient protocols for fault-tolerance under hardware-specific constraints and noise models

• Build simulation and modeling tools for system design and analysis

• Lead high-impact research projects with a multidisciplinary team of experimental and theoretical physicists, engineers, and computer scientists

You May Be a Good Fit If You Have:

• A PhD in physics, applied physics, computer science, electrical engineering, or an equivalent degree in a similar field

• 5-10 years of experience in quantum error correction

• Publications in quantum error correction or related fields

• Possess a strong programming skills in a scientific computing environment

• Proven track record of successful cross-team collaborative projects

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong Candidates May Have:

• Experience translating cutting-edge R&D into commercial products or roadmap milestones

• Experience deploying quantum error correction schemes on real quantum devices

• Experience translating abstract models of error correction into hardware-aware protocols

• Experience with decoding

How We’re Different

At Sygaldry, curiosity and intellectual courage drive our work. We approach ambitious challenges with a grounded, optimistic, and rigorous culture and know that kind people build the strongest teams. We prioritize mission over ego and collaborate openly with a strong sense of shared purpose. We dream big, yet we execute with a love of detail. We’re looking for scientists, engineers, and operators to forge new paths with us at the intersection of quantum and AI.

Culture & Benefits

• Visa Sponsorship - We know what it takes to make top talent thrive here. We’re open to supporting visas whenever possible.

• Compensation - We value your contribution and invest in your future with a competitive salary and meaningful equity.

• Benefits - Your well-being matters. We provide company-sponsored health coverage to give you and your family peace of mind.

• Connection - Whether it’s company offsite or casual crew socials, we make time to connect, recharge, and have fun together.

• Time Off - We trust you to take the time you need. Unlimited PTO so you can rest, recharge, and come back ready to make an impact.

We encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic.

We encourage you to apply even if you do not believe you meet every single qualification. If you don’t think this role is right for you, but you believe that you would have something meaningful to to contribute to our mission, please reach out at [email protected]