Senior Quantum Algorithms Architect

PsiQuantum; Daresbury; On-site; GBP 79,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

PsiQuantum is building practical quantum computers with a focus on fault-tolerant architectures and silicon photonics. The Quantum Algorithms team translates complex problems into quantum tasks, analyzes resource requirements, and collaborates across architecture, applications, and compilation to deliver real-world solutions.

The ideal candidate leads research programs, partners with industry and academia, and guides projects from problem to concrete quantum algorithm and detailed resource

Qualifications

• 5+ years of research experience in quantum computing.
• Degree in Physics, Math or CS; PhD preferred.
• Experience with quantum algorithms and compiling for fault-tolerant gates.
• Proven ability to collaborate across departments, sites and timezones.

Responsibilities

• Propose initiatives in research and development of quantum algorithms for fault-tolerant quantum computers.
• Collaborate with external partners to instantiate, validate and optimize quantum algorithms for various domains.
• Establish families of benchmarks and problem instances to validate post-classicality of quantum algorithms.
• Guide simulation and analysis of resource requirements for fault-tolerant implementation in photonic quantum computing.

Skills

Python

C++

Quantum computing

Education

Physics

Mathematics

Computer Science

PhD preferred

Tools

Python

C++

Job description

PsiQuantum is building practical quantum computers with a focus on fault-tolerant architectures and silicon photonics. The Quantum Algorithms team translates complex problems into quantum tasks, analyzes resource requirements, and collaborates across architecture, applications, and compilation to deliver real-world solutions.

The ideal candidate leads research programs, partners with industry and academia, and guides projects from problem to concrete quantum algorithm and detailed resource