CareerPlan

Staff Research Scientist — Quantum Algorithms & Fault-Tolerant Applications

Los AngelesFull-time2026-10-15 → 2026-11-10

Core

Identify compelling applications for fault-tolerant quantum computing and develop algorithms, implementations, and quantitative resource analyses to determine when and how those applications become useful.

Role type

Staff Research Scientist (Quantum Algorithms & Fault-Tolerant Applications)

Builds

Quantum algorithms, application workflows, and resource estimation models for future fault-tolerant quantum computers

Domain

Quantum Computing, Quantum Chemistry, Many-Body Physics

Required skills

Quantum algorithm design, Fault-tolerant quantum computing theory, Resource estimation, Scientific simulation, Quantum chemistry, Many-body physics, Research software development, Algorithmic innovation

Preferred skills

Experience with quantum error correction, Quantum compilation, Control theory, High-performance computing integration

Technologies

Quantum hardware, Logical-qubit systems, Simulation environments, Research software frameworks

Responsibilities

Identify applications justifying future fault-tolerant quantum computers, Develop algorithms and implementations for target applications, Perform quantitative resource analyses, Collaborate with quantum error correction and control researchers, Conduct theory, simulation, and research software development, Validate algorithmic primitives on emerging hardware

Seniority

Staff, hands-on IC with strategic leadership