Fault Tolerant Quantum Algorithms Researcher - 1052

The role

This person will design fault-tolerant quantum algorithms for trapped-ion quantum processors. They will work with an interdisciplinary team and run the ideas on quantum computers, including collaborative research with outside partners.

What you will do

• Conduct fundamental research in fault-tolerant quantum algorithms, and the codesign of algorithms and error correction
• Work with an interdisciplinary team of quantum hardware, software, algorithms, and error correction researchers to advance fault-tolerant quantum computing (FTQC)
• Implement ideas on the world's most powerful quantum computers, and advise on the development of future quantum computing architectures
• Conduct collaborative FTQC research with external academic, national lab, and commercial partners

Required qualifications

• PhD required prior to start
• Minimum 5+ years (PhD inclusive) experience with research in quantum algorithms, theoretical physics or chemistry, or quantum error correction, demonstrated through a strong publication track record
• Minimum 2+ years' experience with scientific programming in Python, C++, Rust, or a comparable language(s)

Nice to have

• PhD in a quantum computing related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in developing classical and quantum algorithms for computational physics or chemistry methods
• Domain expertise in condensed matter physics, materials science, or chemistry
• Research experience in quantum algorithms, theoretical or computational physics or chemistry, and working knowledge of quantum error correction principles
• Additional post-doctoral research experience beyond the PhD
• Experience working with quantum computers

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and the opportunity to work on groundbreaking technology
• Flexible work arrangements that support work-life balance
• Employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match and student loan repayment benefit
• Equity opportunities
• Generous paid time off, sick leave, and 12 paid holidays annually
• Paid parental leave
• Employee discount programs

Before you apply

• Must be a U.S. Person: a U.S. citizen, permanent resident or green card holder, or someone granted asylum or refugee status
• Candidates must not be a People's Republic of China national or Russian national unless also a U.S. citizen
• Some positions may require U.S. government export authorization before a non-U.S. person can access controlled technology
• Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis with no deadline

About the company

Quantinuum is a leading quantum computing company delivering a full stack platform for real-world use. Its more than 800 employees operate across the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, and Singapore.