Postdoctoral Researcher in Quantum Error Correction and Compilation

About the role

Join us and shape the quantum devices of tomorrow!

Job description

Join the Feld Group  at QuTech, where we are seeking a motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to advance research at the intersection of quantum technologies, GPU acceleration, and high-performance computing.

Our team is working on enabling the next generation of tightly integrated quantum-classical computing systems, connecting advances in hardware with scalable software solutions for fault-tolerant quantum computing.

Our current research spans several exciting directions, and you will have the opportunity to contribute to all of them.

• Low-Latency Quantum-Classical Integration: You will work with industrial partners such as Qblox to develop and benchmark low-latency GPU integration with quantum-control hardware.
• Quantum Error Correction and Decoding: You will design and optimize GPU-accelerated decoding algorithms for quantum error correction, supporting the development of scalable fault-tolerant quantum computers.
• GPU-Enabled Quantum Software: You will contribute to hardware-aware quantum software and high-performance computing solutions for next-generation quantum-classical systems.
• Quantum Compilation and Hardware-Aware Optimization: You will develop and evaluate compilation methods for emerging quantum architectures, with a focus on mapping, routing, and hardware-aware optimization for scalable and fault-tolerant quantum systems.
• Reliable and Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computing: You will investigate methods for improving the reliability and scalability of quantum computations, spanning fault-tolerant execution, hardware-software co-design, and advanced techniques for quantum error correction, including ASIC-based decoding.
  
  

Although this position has a strong focus on systems and software, it will be closely intertwined with collaborations across QuTech, TU Delft, and industrial partners. This collaborative approach ensures that your work has a direct impact on the development of next-generation quantum computing technologies. Finally, you will join a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive team where diverse perspectives are valued.

Requirements

• You hold a PhD in computer science, physics, electrical engineering, applied mathematics, or a related field at the start of the position.
• You have experience with GPU programming and high-performance computing, gained through research or industry projects. This may include areas such as CUDA, parallel computing, performance optimization, or systems software engineering. Experience with quantum computing is considered a plus, but extensive expertise in quantum error correction is not required.
• You are motivated to tackle challenging research problems, enjoy working in multidisciplinary teams. You combine strong communication and collaboration skills with a proactive and curious mindset.
• You are eager to contribute to the development of practical technologies for large-scale quantum computing and to collaborate with both academic and industrial partners.

TU Delft (Delft University of Technology) 

Source: TU Delft's careers page via Successfactors. Read by TQI on 1 Nov 2026.