Quantum Engineer

Quantum Engineer (MS/Ph.D. New Graduates)

Company: IDrive Inc. – Quantum Division

Company Overview:

IDrive Inc. is a leader in cloud storage, backup and sync services with over 4 million users worldwide, and over 1 exabyte of storage.

About the Quantum Division at IDrive Inc.

IDrive Inc. is expanding its horizons. Backed by a robust, global technology infrastructure, our newly formed Quantum Division is pioneering the next generation of fault-tolerant quantum computing architectures. We hold 4 foundational patents in Quantum Error Correction (QEC) and quantum manufacturing, specifically focusing on ultra-high-rate 3D topological codes (including novel Face-Centered Cubic lattice structures). We aren't just simulating toy models; we are building the blueprint for scalable, manufacturable quantum hardware.

We are looking for brilliant, recently graduated minds (MS or Ph.D.) to join us at the ground level. If you want to bridge the gap between abstract quantum information theory and physical hardware manufacturing, this is the place to do it.

What You Will Do:

• QEC Simulation & Optimization: Run and optimize large-scale Monte Carlo simulations for 3D Calderbank-Shor-Steane (CSS) stabilizer codes.

• Decoder Development: Build, tweak, and scale decoding algorithms (e.g., Minimum-Weight Perfect Matching, Belief Propagation) for highly connected lattice geometries.

• Hardware Mapping: Collaborate on translating theoretical parity-check matrices into physical manufacturing constraints for neutral-atom, photonic, or superconducting architectures.

• Algorithm Design: Investigate logical operator construction, transversal gates, and lattice surgery techniques for high-rate topological codes.

• R&D Prototyping: Write clean, efficient simulation code to test new theories, proving out concepts that will drive our next wave of patents.

What We Are Looking For:

• Education: A recent Master's or Ph.D. in Quantum Information Science, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a closely related field.

• Theoretical Foundation: Deep understanding of quantum error correction, the stabilizer formalism, CSS codes, and topological quantum computing.

• Coding Chops: Strong proficiency in Python (NumPy, SciPy) or C/C++ for scientific computing. You should be comfortable wrangling large sparse matrices and writing custom simulation scripts from scratch.

• Bonus Skills: Familiarity with graph theory (Maximum-Cut problems, Blossom algorithms), quantum simulation frameworks (Stim, PyMatching, Qiskit), or physical qubit hardware limits.

• Mindset: A builder’s mentality. You are comfortable dealing with open research questions and are excited to translate pure math into manufacturable tech.

Why Join Us?

• Impact: You won't be cog #400 at a massive tech giant. You will be a founding member of a focused, well-funded Quantum Division.

• Innovation: Work directly with our proprietary, patented QEC architectures that achieve state-of-the-art encoding rates.

• Culture: We value rigorous math, rapid prototyping, and empirical truth.

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume/CV along with a brief cover letter (or link to your GitHub/arXiv preprints) highlighting your research focus and coding experience.

Location: Calabasas, CA (On-site)

Job Type: Full-Time

Pay: $110,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching

• Dental insurance

• Health insurance

• Paid time off

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Calabasas, CA 91302 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Calabasas, CA 91302: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Required)

Work Location: In person