Jake Uribe
M.S. Physics — Quantum Computing · University of Wisconsin-Madison
Pages
Superradiance in neutral atom ensembles, open quantum systems, Rb atom trapping
linXiv, Stern-Gerlach simulation, dissipative state preparation, Toric Code
Education, skills, research experience, academic projects
jake.uribe@gmail.com · Madison, WI · open to quantum engineering roles
Education
Advanced Quantum Computing (PHYS 779), Quantum Computing Lab (PHYS 707), Optics (PHYS 625), Electrodynamics (PHYS 721), Quantum Field Theory (PHYS 831)
Discrete Mathematics, Numerical Linear Algebra, Circuits & Electronics, Atomic & Quantum Physics
Research
- Analytic solutions for superradiant systems; compressed representations for tractable subsets of N-atom states
- Tensor-network simulation pipeline (PyTorch, JAX, Quimb) for intractable ensemble sizes
- Python package for Pauli string Hamiltonian summation and exponentiation in ZXW calculus
- Hardware control tooling in Python/ARTIQ;
- Automated pipelines for trap depth, loading rate, and single-atom fidelity extraction
- Polarization drift correction in SM fiber via Python feedback loop over NI DAQ
- COMSOL EM simulations at 6.8 GHz; trap geometry validation with pyLCP
- Led full-stack rubidium trapping experiment from scratch;
Projects
- Local-first desktop app for academic paper discovery, management, and visualization
- Interactive force-directed citation graph; projects, notes, and tagging system
- MCP server for AI-native access to your research library; REST API + CLI
Background
My background is in CS before physics. In summer 2022, I interned at Milliman, writing production C# on Azure with real CI/CD, real stakeholders, and real consequences for bad code.
My first lab was the Saffman SNAQ lab, starting before I finished my BS. During my Master’s there, I led the creation of a full-stack atom trapping system — electronics, optics, UHV hardware, frequency matching, and control software.
Since October 2025 I’ve been in the Yavuz lab, working on the theory/numerical side: analytic solutions for superradiant systems in neutral-atom ensembles, and numerical simulation of many-body interactions that are otherwise intractable. I built a Python package for Pauli string Hamiltonian summation and exponentiation within the ZXW calculus framework, and I’m exploring tensor contraction optimizations alongside it.
Looking For
Engineering
Roles where both sides of my background are useful — quantum control systems, research engineering, applied physics software, or anything at the boundary of hardware and computation. I pick up new domains fast and care about being able to explain them clearly. I work best in collaborative environments, especially ones that cross discipline lines.
Research
Lab, academic, or institute positions focused in quantum simulation, quantum information, or neutral-atom systems. Specifically I am interested in experimental work in neutral-atom systems, and theoretical/numerical work in quantum simulation and quantum information
Recognition
- Mike Cronan AwardPeer-voted Hardest Working Athlete ×2 — Edina High School - Varsity Wrestling
- Lettermanx4 — Edina High School - Varsity Wrestlingx2 — Edina High School - Weightlifting
- Dean’s ListFall 2020 — UW-Madison
- National Hispanic Merit ScholarFall 2019