Quantum Algorithms Scientist for Finance - Equity

Xanadu; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Xanadu is seeking a quantum scientist to join a multidisciplinary team applying fault-tolerant quantum computation to finance. You will focus on PDE-based pricing, quantum machine learning, and statistical estimation, collaborating with software and hardware teams to translate real-world financial problems into quantum-ready research.

The role emphasizes an algorithms-first approach, with opportunities to publish, file patents, and present at premier venues.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent practical experience in a quantitative field.
• Strong publication or patent record in quantum computing.
• Specialization in quantum algorithms for PDEs, ML, or linear systems.

Responsibilities

• Design quantum algorithms for PDEs underlying derivative pricing and risk.
• Develop quantum ML and statistical estimation methods.
• Collaborate with industry partners to translate problems into quantum questions.
• Prepare technical reports and present findings at conferences.

Skills

Quantum algorithms

Differential equations

Quantum machine learning

Resource estimation

Education

PhD in Physics, CS, Math, Engineering, Finance or related quantitative field

Tools

Python

PyTorch

JAX

Job description

Xanadu is seeking a quantum scientist to join a multidisciplinary team applying fault-tolerant quantum computation to finance. You will focus on PDE-based pricing, quantum machine learning, and statistical estimation, collaborating with software and hardware teams to translate real-world financial problems into quantum-ready research.

The role emphasizes an algorithms-first approach, with opportunities to publish, file patents, and present at premier venues.