Quantum Applications Architect

Entangled Future; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

PsiQuantum’s applications team is seeking a Quantum Applications Architect at mid-level. The role focuses on designing, benchmarking and implementing quantum algorithms for fault-tolerant quantum computers, working closely with architecture and software teams to accelerate commercial use cases.

You'll contribute to developing novel algorithmic techniques, simulate resource requirements, and collaborate with internal partners to translate research into practical applications across domains.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Physics, Math, or Computer Science or equivalent (MSc/PhD or equivalent) is required.
• Significant research experience in quantum algorithms, compilation, complexity, or applications research.
• Experience with quantum algorithms or compiling in the fault-tolerant regime is preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-moving startup environment and contribute across departments.

Responsibilities

• Research and development of techniques for quantum algorithms tailored for fault-tolerant quantum computers.
• Contribute to design, development, and benchmarking of quantum applications and the tools required.
• Collaborate with external partners and internal teams to instantiate, validate and optimize quantum algorithms for diverse use cases.
• Simulate and analyze resource requirements for fault-tolerant implementation of quantum algorithms.
• Collaborate with the quantum architecture group to co-optimize algorithm methods with architectural design.

Skills

Quantum algorithms

Compilation

Fault-tolerant

Research

Cross-team collaboration

Education

Physics/Math/CS degree

Job description

Quantum Applications Architect at PsiQuantum, Australia. A mid-level full time position in the 3800 - Quantum Applications team, listed under hardware engineering.

Come join us.

Job Summary

PsiQuantum’s applications team is uniquely focused on algorithms in the fault tolerant regime and is very tightly integrated with quantum architecture development. Within that team, the role of the algorithms team is to design, benchmark and implement quantum algorithms which drive the development of quantum applications for solving the world’s most pressing problems. Part of the team’s remit is to work closely with the quantum industry applications team, on one hand, to better understand the landscape of commercially viable use cases, and the compilation and software teams on the other, to better understand the precise capabilities and limitations of the hardware being built. This work takes quantum algorithms from concept to reality, may involve close collaboration with external partners on specific use cases, and directly enables the discovery of both new quantum application use-cases and novel algorithmic techniques.

The role of a quantum applications architect is to work closely with these teams to discover and evaluate the performance of new quantum applications.

The role itself therefore sits at the confluence of a variety of competencies. Success requires the ability to: create new solutions to emerging challenges, converse at a deep technical level with applications architects, solutions experts and external parties about their needs and how their research is best expedited by quantum algorithms; and to use co-developed tooling to drive the commercial interests of the company. It is the expectation of a Quantum Applications Architect to build quantum applications and algorithms both in advance of large-scale hardware and during its operation, and to be abreast of the best classical solutions to these applications.

Note: PsiQuantum will only reach out to you using an official PsiQuantum email address and will never ask you for bank account information as part of the interview process.

Responsibilities

• Research and development of techniques for quantum algorithms tailored for fault-tolerant quantum computers.


• Contribute to the design, development, and benchmarking of quantum applications and the tools required for these tasks.


• Work closely with external partners and internal teams to instantiate, validate and optimize quantum algorithms for use cases across a variety of domains, such as life sciences or sustainability.


• Simulation and analysis of resource requirements for fault tolerant implementation of quantum algorithms in photonic quantum computing.


• Collaborate with quantum architecture group to co-optimize algorithm methods with architectural design.

Requirements

• Graduate degree in Physics, Math, or Computer Science or equivalent required (MSc, PhD, or equivalent).


• Significant research experience in quantum algorithms, compilation, complexity, or applications research.


• Experience with quantum algorithms or compiling in the regime of fault tolerant gates preferred.


• A results-driven “doer”, preferably with experience in a high-throughput, rapid-delivery work environment.


• A problem solver, with an analytical mindset.


• Proven team player with an ability to work effectively across departments, sites, and time zones.


• Ability to work independently and contribute in a fast-moving start-up environment.