R&D Scientist, Quantum Algorithms - 910

Quantinuum; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Private medical insurance (Bupa)

Life Insurance

4% employer pension contributions

Cycle to work

Eye care assistance

Employee Assistance Programme

Parental leave

Job summary

Quantinuum in London is seeking a Research Scientist to advance quantum algorithms for differential equations, acting as a technical lead and collaborating with hardware, software and theory groups.

You will contribute to resource estimation, implement primitives on Quantinuum hardware, publish results, and help explore real-world use cases with partners, with a strong emphasis on leadership and high-impact research.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field (physics, mathematics, computer science).
• Hands-on experience in quantum algorithms and their applications.
• Demonstrated technical leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to R&D efforts in quantum algorithms for differential equations.
• Collaborate on quantum algorithm design and end-to-end resource estimation under hardware constraints.
• Contribute to external R&D collaborations and publications.

Skills

Quantum algorithms

Technical leadership

Python

Neural networks

Education

PhD in physics, math or CS

Tools

Quantum hardware knowledge

Job description

We are seeking a Research Scientist for our London location to work on quantum algorithms with a focus on solving differential equations.

In this role, you are a technical lead who will design quantum algorithms and apply them to real-world problems. You will contribute to resource estimation and implementation of relevant primitives on Quantinuum’s quantum hardware. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in at least one of our core research interests in quantum simulation, adiabatic quantum computing, quantum singular value transformation, Gibbs state preparation, variational quantum algorithms, partial differential equations. They will also have hands-on experience with at least one versatile classical approach to algorithm design, such as neural networks, tensor networks, quantum Monte Carlo, or exact diagonalization.

You will collaborate closely with researchers across the full quantum computing stack—including hardware, quantum error correction, and software teams—to translate theoretical advances into experiments on real quantum processors. The role also involves supporting collaborations with academic and industry partners to explore and develop promising use cases of quantum solvers for partial differential equations.

Researchers in this role are encouraged to publish their work in leading scientific journals and present their results at top international conferences.

Key responsibilities

• Contribute to the team’s research & development (R&D) efforts in quantum algorithms for solving differential equations
• Collaborate with team members and other teams on quantum algorithm design and end-to-end resource estimation of quantum algorithms under realistic hardware constraints
• Contribute to external R&D collaborations
• Communicate scientific results via publications and presentations

Requirements

• PhD in a relevant field (physics, mathematics, computer science etc.)
• Experience in quantum algorithms and their applications
• Demonstrated technical leadership skills

What we value

• Demonstrated research track record via publications in a relevant field
• Experience related to partial differential equations or quantum chemistry
• Familiarity with the implementation of quantum algorithms
• Programming skills in a high-level language such as Python and relevant tools
• An interest in fault tolerance and quantum error correction
• An interest in end-to-end resource estimates
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills

What’s in it for you?

We believe our people are our greatest strength and offer a comprehensive rewards package that supports your professional growth, well-being, and long-term success.

• Competitive compensation and the opportunity to work on groundbreaking technology
• Flexible work arrangements that support work-life balance
• 28 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• 4% employer pension contributions
• Life Insurance
• Private medical insurance through Bupa
• Dental Insurance through Bupa
• Income Protection
• Paid Parental Leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Contribution to eye care
• Employee Assistance Programme

Equal Opportunity Employer

Quantinuum is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where all employees and applicants are treated with respect and provided equal opportunities regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, ancestry, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal. For more information about Quantinuum, please visit our website.

We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to all. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know use the Lets talk contact form.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis, there is no application deadline for this position.

Quantinuum is a leading quantum computing company delivering a full stack platform designed to make quantum computing deployable in real‑world environments. With active engagements spanning pharmaceuticals, material science, financial services, government, industrial sectors, and leading academic and research institutions worldwide, we are helping organizations unlock the transformative potential of quantum computing.

Our global team of more than 800 employees includes many of the world's leading scientists, engineers, and researchers, with more than 70% of our technology team holdingadvanced degrees at the Master's or PhD level. Headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, Quantinuum operatesacross the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, and Singapore.

By joining Quantinuum, you’ll help shape the future of quantum computing, pushing the limits of technology, and making the impossible possible.

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