Senior Scientist, Quantum Applications
Core
Develop end-to-end quantum algorithms and workflows for trapped-ion quantum computers to solve complex problems in computational chemistry, optimization, and machine learning.
Role type
Senior IC quantum applications scientist
Builds
Quantum algorithms and end-to-end workflows for scientific and commercial impact
Domain
Quantum computing, computational chemistry, optimization, machine learning
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Python, C++, Qiskit, quantum algorithm development, computational chemistry, optimization, machine learning, benchmarking, peer-reviewed publication
Preferred skills
Ph.D. in CS/Math/Engineering/Physics, customer-facing technical engagements, variational quantum algorithms, hybrid quantum-classical workloads, NISQ-era systems, fault-tolerant quantum computers, resource estimation, scaling analysis
Technologies
Python, C++, Qiskit, CPUs, GPUs, QPUs
Responsibilities
Develop and optimize novel quantum algorithms and workflows; collaborate with customers to define and solve real-world problems; benchmark performance and publish results in peer-reviewed journals; support landmark initiatives with academic partners
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
