Senior Quantum Fault-Tolerance Architect (f/m/d)

Responsibilities:

• Develop and drive fault-tolerant quantum-computing strategies and logical architectures for trapped-ion MAGIC quantum processors.
• Lead hardware-aware quantum error-correction studies and guide architectural decisions for future processor generations.
• Coordinate realistic performance models connecting hardware characterization, circuit-level noise models, and logical performance metrics.
• Work closely with System Architecture, System Operations, Software Engineering, and Quantum Applications teams to support the co-design of future fault-tolerant quantum computers.
• Contribute to the development and mentoring of a growing fault-tolerance team while supporting eleQtron’s long-term technology roadmap.

Required Skills:

• PhD in Physics, Quantum Information and Computation, or a closely related field.
• Exceptional postdoctoral or industrial research experience in quantum error correction and, ideally, logical architecture design.
• Demonstrated scientific leadership and the ability to drive independent research activities.
• Ability to work effectively across theory, hardware, software, and engineering disciplines.
• Fluent communication in English

What you can expect from eleQtron:

• Competitive salary: We value our team members and therefore provide remunerations that reflect this, additionally rewarding achievements.
• Flexible working hours: We offer personal freedom through a variety of flexible work schedules.
• Team spirit: In our international and diverse team, and with our regular team events, having fun at work is simply part of the game.
• Further development: We want to grow together and so we offer our team members’ needs-based, individualized further training as well as plenty of room for personal development.
• Wellness Package: We offer health-promoting benefits such as fitness programs like UrbanSportsClub to support your well-being.
• Moving Benefits: A warm welcome! We are happy to support employees who move for us with a bonus.
• At the forefront: Work at the forefront of technology, where academic research meets commercial applications.
• Modern workplace: We have a high-quality infrastructure with laboratory space, offices, and meeting rooms.

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Posted Nov 01, 2026