Machine Learning Scientists and Engineers: AI for Quantum

Quantinuum; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking talented Machine Learning Scientists and Engineers to join their innovative AI for Quantum team. This exciting role involves designing and executing ML experiments while collaborating with quantum scientists to tackle complex challenges in quantum computing. You will have access to cutting-edge quantum technology and contribute to groundbreaking projects that push the boundaries of AI and quantum integration. Join a dynamic team that values creativity and collaboration, and help shape the future of quantum computing while enjoying a supportive work environment with competitive benefits.

Benefits

28 days of paid holiday

Pension plan

Flexible working

Parental benefits

Equity options

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in relevant fields or equivalent experience.
• Experience applying AI to scientific problems and quantum computing.

Responsibilities

• Research novel use cases of machine learning for quantum synthesis.
• Collaborate with engineering and product management teams.

Skills

Machine Learning

Quantum Computing

AI Techniques

Programming

Problem Solving

Education

Master’s Degree in Physics

Ph.D. in Computer Science

Tools

High-Performance Computing Platforms

Job description

Machine Learning Scientists and Engineers: AI for Quantum

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Quantinuum is building a new AI team, currently comprising 14 employees, and is talent pooling for future roles. Please register your interest to be considered for upcoming opportunities. Note that responses may be delayed as current positions are filled.

Designing, building, programming, and using quantum computers pose numerous challenges. Modern AI methods show promise in addressing these challenges, requiring quantum computing scientists to identify use cases and design experiments.

As a Machine Learning Scientist in the AI for Quantum team, your role involves designing ML experiments in collaboration with ML engineers and quantum scientists, developing tools and frameworks to apply AI techniques to quantum computing, and solving complex problems in the quantum stack. You will have access to Quantinuum’s top-tier quantum computers, with applications including circuit optimization, quantum algorithm design, and error mitigation or correction strategies.

As a Machine Learning Engineer, you will utilize state-of-the-art methods alongside quantum scientists to solve problems such as circuit compilation, error-correcting code discovery, and demonstrating quantum advantage by integrating quantum computers with AI systems.

Responsibilities:

• Research novel use cases of machine learning and AI for quantum program synthesis.
• Identify high-impact problems that Quantinuum can solve.
• Collaborate with engineering, product management, and architecture teams.
• Present at scientific, technical, and industry conferences as needed.

Key Requirements:

• Master’s Degree or Ph.D. in Physics, Computer Science, Chemistry, Applied Mathematics, or related fields, or equivalent experience.
• Experience applying AI to scientific problems.
• Previous quantum computing experience.
• Knowledge of literature on quantum advantage.

Desirable Skills:

• Knowledge of quantum computing concepts or related fields like quantum many-body physics.
• Experience with large-scale machine learning, including language models and reinforcement learning.
• Experience with high-performance computing platforms.

What’s in it for you?

Work with a talented team in the quantum computing industry. We offer a competitive package, equity, 28 days of paid holiday, pension, flexible working, and parental benefits.

About Us:

Quantinuum is the world’s largest integrated quantum company, pioneering quantum hardware and software solutions. With around 500 employees, including 370+ scientists and engineers, we drive breakthroughs across multiple sectors. We recently secured $300M in funding. Learn more at our news page.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment is contingent on passing pre-employment screening.

Additional Details:

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industry: Computer and Network Security