Careers - ParityQC

Quantum Compiler Developer

We are looking for a Quantum Compiler Developer who will join our team of Quantum Engineers and Physicists creating next-generation quantum computers. The role involves mainly the development of algorithms and implementation of features to compile optimization problems to various types of quantum hardware making use of the ParityQC architecture. The compilation process involves taking as input an optimization problem defined in a specific way—think an integer linear program—and computing a circuit to be laid out in a specific pattern on a quantum chip. This is a hard computational problem and involves bringing many ideas together, for example linear algebra, randomized search algorithms, and heuristics. This quantum compiler is a central component of our software product ParityOS.

You will develop pioneering algorithms, joining us in designing and building a fully-featured and scalable software product. There will be many fascinating mathematical and algorithmic puzzles to solve. You will design and implement efficient solutions in a fresh codebase using modern, maintainable code. This will not only give you the chance to grow along with extremely talented, world-class team of experts, but also be fun.

Required Skills & Experience

PhD or MSc in a quantitative field (computer science, physics, mathematics)
Systems programming skills in Python and Modern C++ (including C++11, 14, 17)
Understanding of Algorithms and Data Structures
Linear algebra, linear coding theory, graph theory
High degree of creativity and pro-activeness
Ability to work self-initiated and independently
Fluency in English

Preferred Experience

Software design principles (design patterns, SOLID)
Familiarity with Agile methodology and Test-Driven Design
Some knowledge of quantum computing, quantum information, or quantum error correction are a plus, but not required
German skills are a plus, but not required

We are a young spin-off working in one of the most exciting emerging technology fields. There are no long-time proven concepts on what we are doing – we need to invent everything from scratch, and we are therefore able to shape a whole new generation of computing. We are pioneers in this field and develop the blueprints for the upcoming generations. The position offers the possibility to conduct research and publish in peer-reviewed journals. Furthermore, we offer an appealing work environment with an international, motivated team and the flexibility to partially work from home.

Why ParityQC?

Excellent work-life balance
Flexible working hours with home office options
An innovative and international working environment
Motivated team, friendly atmosphere, flat hierarchies
Continuous training and encouragement of personal development

Hard Facts

Job: Full time
Hours of work per week: 38,5 hours
Remuneration based on experience
Place: Innsbruck

Please submit your CV and cover letter to recruiting@parityqc.com stating why you would be interested in working at ParityQC and why your experience is relevant

Quantum Use Case Developer

We are looking for a Quantum Use-Case Developer to join our team of Quantum Physicists and Engineers creating the next generation of quantum computers. This role involves the analysis and investigation of real-world use cases for quantum computation, and to develop mathematical models to best encode them onto quantum hardware using the ParityQC architecture. These investigations are integral to the development of our main product ParityOS, a toolchain of software that translates optimization problems from its raw mathematical formulation to a complete quantum program.

As a Quantum Use-Case Developer, you will develop pioneering models of real-world optimization problems in the realm of quantum computing. You will invent novel mathematical formulations of industry-relevant problems such that they can best make use of the advantages offered by the Parity Architecture. You will develop algorithms for both analog and digital quantum computers, and write code to implement and simulate your models in order to understand and maximize their performance. You will encounter many challenges which will give you the chance to grow in your role, and you will increase your knowledge by discussing and working within a world-class, international team of experts. The use-cases you develop will be valuable in connecting with customers who have real-world optimization problems to solve on near-term quantum computers and beyond.

Required Skills & Experience

PhD or Master’s degree in (theoretical) physics, mathematics or a related subject
Experience with mathematical modelling as well as with optimization problems and their complexity
Experience with quantum computing and in particular quantum optimization
Programming skills, especially Python
High degree of creativity and proactiveness
Ability to work self-initiated and independently, experience in research
Fluency in English

Preferred Experience

PhD in physics, mathematics, or a related field
Experience in industry, with a focus on optimization and/or quantum computing
German skills are a plus, but not required

We are a spin-off working in one of the most exciting emerging technology fields. There are no long-time proven concepts on what we are doing – we need to invent everything from scratch, and we are therefore able to shape a whole new generation of computing. ParityOS is the first fully cloud-based operating system for quantum computers. We are pioneers in this field and develop the blueprints for the upcoming generations. The position also offers the possibility to conduct research and publish in peer-reviewed journals. Furthermore, we offer an appealing work environment with an international, motivated team and the flexibility to partially work from home.

Why ParityQC?

Excellent work-life balance
Flexible working hours with home office options
An innovative and international working environment
Motivated team, friendly atmosphere, flat hierarchies
Continuous training and encouragement of personal development

Hard Facts

Job: full time
Hours of work per week: 38,5 h
Remuneration based on experience
Place: Innsbruck

Please submit your CV and cover letter to recruiting@parityqc.com stating why you would be interested in working at ParityQC and why your experience is relevant

Quantum Hardware Theorist

We are looking for a Quantum Hardware Theorist who will join our team of quantum scientists creating next-generation quantum computers. We partner with multiple hardware manufacturers and tailor the quantum algorithm to the specific hardware. The role is principally focused on the theoretical modelling and simulation of superconducting circuits, trapped ions, atoms or NV-centers based QC. Your focus will be either on one or multiple of these hardware platforms. You will develop pioneering realizations of multi-qubit gates including noise effects and support the co-designing of algorithms and error correction protocols specifically adapted to these hardware platforms, using the ParityQC architecture.

As a Quantum Hardware Theorist, you will theoretically model the underlying physics of superconducting circuits, trapped ions, atoms or NV-center hardware platforms including noise effects. You will utilize the specific advantages of superconducting circuits, trapped ions, neutral atoms or NV-center based quantum computers to co-design performant algorithms and to propose the experimental realization of improved qubit gates. This co-development of hardware and software requires both a profound theoretical knowledge of quantum information theory as well as a deep understanding of the specific qubit platforms. Your tasks involve creating innovative techniques and strategies to tackle optimization problems in the ParityQC Architecture for these hardware platforms.

Required Skills & Experience

PhD degree in physics or related subject with a focus on superconducting circuits or trapped ions or atoms or NV-center based quantum computation
Deep understanding of superconducting qubits or trapped ions or atoms or NV-center based quantum computers
Deep understanding of quantum computation and quantum information
Programming skills, in particular Python
High degree of creativity and pro-activeness
Ability to work self-initiated and independently, experience in research
Fluency in English

Preferred Experience

A proven track record in quantum physics and in particular trapped ions or atoms or NV-center based quantum computation
German skills are a plus, but not required

We are a spin-off working in one of the most exciting emerging technology fields. There are no long-time proven concepts on what we are doing – we need to invent everything from scratch, and we are therefore able to shape a whole new generation of quantum computers. We are pioneers in this field and develop the blueprints for the upcoming generations. The position will allow you to conduct research and publish in peer-reviewed journals.

Why ParityQC?

Excellent work-life balance
Flexible working hours with home office options
An innovative and international working environment
Motivated team, friendly atmosphere, flat hierarchies
Continuous training and encouragement of personal development

Hard Facts

Job: full time
Hours of work per week: 40 h
Remuneration based on experience
Place: Hamburg

Please submit your CV and cover letter to recruiting@parityqc.com stating why you would be interested in working at ParityQC and why your experience is relevant

Team assistant / Office manager

We are looking for an office manager who will be in charge of the daily operations in our newly opened office in Hamburg. You will support the management team in organizational and administrative matters.

Your area of activities will include:

Independent organization of everyday office life and all related activities and challenges
Appointment and travel planning
Master data maintenance
Preparatory accounting
Onboarding/offboarding of employees in collaboration with HR department
Supporting the management team with administrative tasks
Internal documentation (control of hourly records, vacation days, home office, etc.)
Processing of incoming mail and ordering of office equipment

Required skills/education

Commercial training and/or professional experience in office management, back office
Excellent organizational skills and an independent and accurate way of working
Very good language skills: German and English, both spoken and written
Good MS Office skills

Preferred skills:

Experience with time tracking software such as Jira

We are a spin-off working in one of the most exciting emerging technology fields. There are no long-time proven concepts on what we are doing – we need to invent everything from scratch, and we are therefore able to shape a whole new generation of quantum computers. We are pioneers in this field and develop the blueprints for the upcoming generations.

Why ParityQC?

Excellent work-life balance
Flexible working hours with home office options
An innovative and international working environment
Motivated team, friendly atmosphere, flat hierarchies
Continuous training and encouragement of personal development

Hard Facts

Job: part time or full time
Hours of work per week: 30 h or 40 h
Start date: as soon as possible
Place: Hamburg

Please submit your CV to recruiting@parityqc.com

Quantum Algorithm Developer

We are looking for a Quantum Algorithm Developer who will join our team of Quantum Physicists creating next-generation quantum computers. The role involves mainly the development of algorithms and quantum hardware proposals using the ParityQC architecture. We are developing ParityOS, a toolchain of software that translates optimization problems from its raw mathematical formulation to a complete quantum program, that can be specifically customized for the underlying hardware platform.

As a Quantum Algorithm Developer, you will develop pioneering algorithms in the realm of quantum computing. These novel quantum algorithms are specifically co-designed to run on near-term quantum devices. You will utilize the specific advantages of different hardware platforms, e.g., trapped ions, neutral atoms, or superconducting quantum computers to design performant algorithms and to propose how to experimentally realize the necessary algorithmic building blocks. We develop optimization algorithms both digital and analog for our architecture. The focus of our company is the co-development of hardware and software, which requires both theoretical knowledge of quantum information theory, as well as a deep understanding of the current qubit platforms. Your tasks involve creating innovative techniques and strategies to tackle optimization problems in the Parity Architecture as well as refining them and pushing their limits.

Required Skills & Experience

PhD or Master’s degree in (theoretical) physics, mathematics or related subject with a focus on quantum computation
Deep understanding of at least of one of the current qubit platforms (atoms, ions, superconducting qubits, etc.)
Deep understanding of quantum computation and quantum information
Programming skills, in particular Python
High degree of creativity and pro-activeness
Ability to work self-initiated and independently, experience in research
Fluency in English

Preferred Experience

PhD in quantum physics (theoretical physics)
Quantum error correction codes and/or stabilizer codes
A proven track record in quantum physics and in particular quantum information
German skills are a plus, but not required

We are a spin-off working in one of the most exciting emerging technology fields. There are no long-time proven concepts on what we are doing – we need to invent everything from scratch, and we are therefore able to shape a whole new generation of computing. ParityOS is the first fully cloud-based operating system for quantum computers. We are pioneers in this field and develop the blueprints for the upcoming generations. The position offers the possibility to conduct research and publish in peer-reviewed journals. Furthermore, we offer an appealing work environment with an international, motivated team and the flexibility to partially work from home.

Why ParityQC?

Excellent work-life balance
Flexible working hours with home office options
An innovative and international working environment
Motivated team, friendly atmosphere, flat hierarchies
Continuous training and encouragement of personal development

Hard Facts

Job: Full time
Hours of work per week: 38,5 hours
Remuneration based on experience
Location: Innsbruck

Please submit your CV and cover letter to recruiting@parityqc.com stating why you would be interested in working at ParityQC and why your experience is relevant

Quantum Optimization Engineer

We are looking for a Quantum Optimization Engineer who will join our team to create the next generation of operating systems for quantum computers. The role involves mainly optimizing the ParityQC Architecture for specific quantum hardware systems.

As a Quantum Optimization Engineer you will implement processes that translate quantum algorithms into sequences of physical operations on real quantum hardware. Using your knowledge on quantum circuit and noise modeling, you optimize the mapping of standard gates sequences onto hardware specific instruction sets. Join us in building the world’s most scalable architecture for solving optimization problems. You will encounter many challenging opportunities to grow in your role and you will expand your knowledge by discussing and working within a world-class team of experts from around the globe.

Required Skills & Experience

PhD in quantum physics (theoretical physics), experience in quantum computing or numerical optimization
Strong programming skills with languages like Python (required) and high performance computing languages such as C/C++ or Fortran.
Experience with quantum computing frameworks like Qutip, Cirq or Qiskit
High degree of creativity and pro-activeness
Ability to work self-initiated and independently
Fluency in English

Preferred Experience

A proven track record in modelling quantum systems and in particular quantum information processes
Experience with numerical optimization techniques or trapped-ion physics is a plus

We are a spin-off working in one of the most exciting emerging technology fields. There are no long-time proven concepts on what we are doing – we need to invent everything from scratch, and we are therefore able to shape a whole new generation of quantum computers. We are pioneers in this field and develop the blueprints for the upcoming generations.

Why ParityQC?

Excellent work-life balance
Flexible working hours with home office options
An innovative and international working environment
Motivated team, friendly atmosphere, flat hierarchies
Continuous training and encouragement of personal development

Hard Facts

Job: full time
Hours of work per week: 40 h
Remuneration based on experience
Place: Hamburg

Please submit your CV and cover letter to recruiting@parityqc.com stating why you would be interested in working at ParityQC and why your experience is relevant