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Lead Research Scientist

US - Foster City, CA💼 Full-time💰 $215,300–$215,300🗓 2026-05-08 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead research agenda and develop quantum algorithms for financial applications like portfolio optimization and risk analysis.

Role type

Senior IC research scientist (quantum computing)

Builds

Quantum algorithms and models for finance and payments

Domain

Finance + Quantum Computing

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

quantum algorithm design, quantum programming (Qiskit/Cirq), quantum hardware deployment, research publication, team mentorship, cross-functional collaboration

Preferred skills

postdoctoral research experience, large-scale multi-institution program leadership, patent generation

Technologies

Qiskit, Cirq

Responsibilities

Propose R&D agenda for quantum info/computation in finance, design and test novel quantum algorithms, mentor research team, publish in top-tier venues, influence business partners, collaborate on cross-functional applications

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership

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