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# Quantum Information Architecture Lead

- **Company:** Hrl Laboratories Llc
- **Location:** Malibu, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $193,700.0 - $248,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, C++ (Programming Language), Fault Tolerance, Information Theory, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Scientific Computating, Software Requirements Analysis, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/4c5461df-aa8e-4b76-ab6b-01ea788f7f01/quantum-information-architecture-lead

## About the Role

* Ph.D. in Physics, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or a related field.
 * Demonstrated senior-level leadership experience in quantum information science, including development and analysis of fault-tolerance protocols, quantum algorithms, and quantum information-theoretic methods.
 * Recognized expertise across multiple areas of quantum information theory and architectural analysis.
 * Mastery of theoretical computer science, mathematics, and information theory, including development and analysis of algorithms.
 * Experience applying AI/ML techniques within physics or quantum information research workflows.
 * Direct experience developing, analyzing, and implementing high-performance algorithms for quantum information applications.
 * Deep expertise in discrete mathematics, numerical methods, probability theory, and scientific computing techniques.
 * Experience with high-performance scientific computing environments in Python and/or C++11.
 * Proven ability to produce clear, rigorous technical papers, reports, and proposals.
 * Strong track record of effective work in collaborative, multidisciplinary research environments.
 * Ability to independently drive complex technical research efforts and serve as a principal technical and personnel leader.

Physical Requirements:
Excellent written and verbal communications skills, excellent problem-solving skills, ability and desire to work in team environment, ability to spend long periods of time at a computer monitor, and ability to travel.

## Description

* Lead and contribute directly to the design, analysis, and validation of architectures, protocols, and system-level approaches for quantum information science applications.
 * Develop and evaluate fault-tolerance methods, error-correction frameworks, and architectural strategies for scalable quantum information processing.
 * Perform mathematical modeling, algorithmic development, and numerical analysis to assess quantum protocols, algorithms, and architectural trade-offs, including use of AI/ML techniques when appropriate for physics-driven research workflows.
 * Investigate resource, performance, and structural considerations across quantum algorithms, quantum error-correction codes, noise models, and operational constraints.
 * Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams-including theorists, applied mathematicians, computer scientists, and experimental physicists-to ensure architectural concepts align with system requirements.
 * Provide technical and personnel leadership across quantum information theory, algorithms, and architecture development, including guiding research directions and mentoring junior team members.
 * Produce high-quality technical documents such as papers, architectural analyses, reports, and research proposals.
 * Present complex concepts and results to internal teams, leadership, external collaborators, and research sponsors.
 * Contribute to technical road-mapping and long-term planning for quantum information architectures.
 * Support collaborative research efforts, proposal development, and sponsor engagement.