Senior Quantum Research Lead
Core
Drive applied quantum research agenda to identify and validate quantum advantage for industrial use cases, translating research into production-ready code and IP.
Role type
Senior Quantum Research Lead (Applied Research & Strategy)
Builds
Production-ready quantum algorithms, benchmarks, datasets, and IP for the company's platform library.
Domain
Quantum computing, quantum chemistry, materials simulation, optimization, and quantum machine learning.
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | research
Required skills
Quantum algorithms, quantum error mitigation, tensor network methods, quantum simulation techniques, quantum hardware constraints (noise models, gate fidelities), Python programming, team leadership, commercial translation of research
Preferred skills
Quantum chemistry packages (PySCF, OpenFermion), patent filing, industry lab experience, classical ML/optimization methods, enterprise client engagement
Technologies
Python, quantum frameworks, QPU vendors, PySCF, OpenFermion
Responsibilities
Define and execute applied quantum research roadmap, design and benchmark quantum/hybrid algorithms, maintain fluency in quantum hardware landscape, consolidate research outputs into platform library, write production-ready code, publish papers and file patents, lead and mentor research team, contribute to client POC engagements
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
