CareerPlan

Senior Quantum Applied Research Scientist, Physics Modeling

US, WA, RedmondFull-time$192k–$305k2026-11-04 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Design and build high-fidelity physics-based models and scalable simulation frameworks for fault-tolerant quantum hardware, translating qubit physics into performant, accelerated modeling systems.

Role type

Senior IC quantum applied research scientist (physics modeling)

Builds

GPU-accelerated simulation pipelines, physics-informed synthetic data generation, and noise models for quantum systems

Domain

Quantum computing / Physics simulation

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Quantum device physics, Hamiltonian characterization, noise modeling, GPU programming (CUDA), numerical simulation, model validation, quantum control, system identification

Preferred skills

Digital twin development, uncertainty quantification, generative data approaches, multi-qubit modality modeling (e.g., neutral atoms)

Technologies

CUDA, NVIDIA GPU, Python (implied by pipelines), Hamiltonian frameworks

Responsibilities

Research and develop advanced physics-based models and scalable simulation frameworks; Build physics-informed synthetic data generation pipelines; Develop detailed noise models of quantum hardware; Develop GPU-accelerated implementations to ensure scalability; Communicate research findings and collaborate with academic and industry partners

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC