Quantum Architecture Research Software Developer

Xanadu

23 days ago

Toronto, ON

Onsite

Full Time

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About this role

Xanadu is seeking a researcher to develop software tools for fault-tolerant photonic quantum computing architectures. The role involves optimizing and maintaining the company's existing software stack for large-scale error-correction simulations to evaluate performance and resources. The candidate will work at the intersection of physics, computer science, and engineering, contributing to pioneering quantum computing technology.

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MSc in Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or Engineering

About Xanadu

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Xanadu is a Canadian quantum computing company focused on building useful, widely available quantum computers using photonic (light-based) hardware. It develops both hardware and software—including open-source tools such as PennyLane and Strawberry Fields—to enable quantum machine learning and hybrid quantum-classical workflows. Xanadu provides cloud access, developer-friendly APIs, and tooling to researchers and enterprises exploring applications in chemistry, optimization, and ML. The company emphasizes scalable, room-temperature photonic approaches to broaden access to practical quantum advantage.