Quantum Algorithms R&D — Topological Data Analysis

Quantinuum; Cambridge, Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

28 days paid holiday

Workplace pension

Flexible working

Parental/adoption benefits

Job summary

Quantinuum is seeking a Research Scientist to join our team in Cambridge or London, developing quantum algorithms with a focus on computing topological and geometric invariants of data and advancing the capabilities of quantum computers for real-world applications.

You will implement these algorithms on Quantinuum’s hardware, analyze resource requirements and noise robustness, collaborate with hardware, error correction, and software teams, and contribute to experiments on real quantum

Qualifications

• PhD (or equivalent) in physics, mathematics, computer science, or a related field.
• Research experience in quantum algorithms, ideally with exposure to Quantum Topological Data Analysis and/or Quantum Error Correction.
• Strong publication record in quantum algorithms or related areas.
• Hands-on experience implementing quantum algorithms on quantum hardware.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on quantum algorithms with focus on topological and geometric invariants of data
• Develop frameworks to improve resource efficiency and error robustness
• Design, implement, and optimize quantum algorithms on simulators and hardware
• Contribute to end-to-end resource estimation under hardware constraints
• Collaborate with industry and academic partners on near-term applications
• Communicate results internally and at conferences

Skills

Hands-on quantum hardware

Quantum error correction

Algebraic topology

Python programming

Strong communication skills

Publications in quantum algorithms

Qiskit / pytket / Guppy

Education

PhD (or equivalent) in physics, mathematics, or CS

Tools

Qiskit

pytket

Guppy

Job description

Quantinuum is seeking a Research Scientist to join our team in Cambridge or London, developing quantum algorithms with a focus on computing topological and geometric invariants of data and advancing the capabilities of quantum computers for real-world applications.

You will implement these algorithms on Quantinuum’s hardware, analyze resource requirements and noise robustness, collaborate with hardware, error correction, and software teams, and contribute to experiments on real quantum