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Lead Quantum Algorithms Scientist - US

Washington, District of Columbia, United States💼 Full-time💰 $150,000–$150,000🗓 2025-03-28 → 2026-07-31

Core

Leading research direction and team management for theoretical and applied quantum algorithms on near-term gate-model quantum computers.

Role type

Lead Quantum Algorithms Scientist (Research & Team Leadership)

Builds

Quantum algorithms, theoretical frameworks, and enabling technologies for near-term quantum hardware.

Domain

Quantum Computing / Quantum Information Theory

Deliverable

production ML models | research

Required skills

Quantum information/computation theory, algorithm design, optimization, quantum error-correction, resource analysis, error mitigation, hardware benchmarking, grant writing, team mentorship, scientific publication

Preferred skills

Algorithm implementation on quantum hardware or classical emulation, software development

Technologies

Gate-model quantum computers, classical emulation environments

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor scientists on theoretical/applied research; drive new research directions aligned with company strategy; deliver publications, presentations, and patents; manage team career development; collaborate across international team

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities

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