Equity Quantum Algorithms Scientist: Topology & Geometry

Quantinuum

Greater London

On-site

GBP 100,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Equity

28 days holiday

Workplace pension

Flexible working

Parental benefits

Job summary

Quantinuum is seeking a Research Scientist to develop quantum algorithms focusing on topological and geometric invariants of data, with execution on our quantum hardware in Cambridge or London. You will collaborate across hardware, error correction and software teams to translate theory into experiments, publish results, and explore near-term applications for QTDA in data analysis.

We value publications, hands-on quantum hardware experience, strong Python skills, and familiarity with pytket,

Qualifications

PhD (or equivalent) in physics, mathematics, computer science, or a related field.
Experience in quantum algorithms, ideally with exposure to Quantum Topological Data Analysis and/or Quantum Error Correction.
Publications in quantum algorithms, computational topology, or related areas encouraged.
Strong programming in Python; familiarity with pytket, Guppy, or Qiskit.

Responsibilities

Conduct research on quantum algorithms with a focus on topological and geometric invariants of data
Develop mathematical frameworks that exploit problem structure to improve resource efficiency and error robustness
Design, implement, and optimize quantum algorithms on simulators and Quantinuum’s quantum hardware
Contribute to end-to-end resource estimation of quantum algorithms under realistic hardware constraints
Collaborate with industry and academic partners on projects exploring near-term applications for QTDA
Communicate scientific results internally across teams and externally through publications and conference presentations