Quantum Algorithm Scientist

Universal Quantum; Singapore; On-site; SGD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity participation

Flexible holiday allowance

Flexible working

Pension plan

Parental support

Health/dental insurance & group life

Personal development budget

Relocation support

Job summary

Universal Quantum in Singapore is seeking a Quantum Algorithm Scientist to map classical problems to quantum algorithms and to estimate resources for hardware.

You will develop a point of view on what is required for quantum advantage, tailor quantum algorithms to run on near-term hardware, and design experiments for benchmarking and error characterization of quantum devices. A strong research publication record and collaboration with customers are valued.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent experience required.
• 5+ years (degree-inclusive) experience in quantum algorithm development and research.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with published results.
• Strong organizational skills and experience negotiating with customers and partners.

Responsibilities

• Map classical problems to relevant quantum algorithms.
• Perform resource estimation and inform hardware requirements.
• Develop a point of view on what is required for quantum advantage.
• Tailor quantum algorithms to run on near-term hardware.
• Design experiments for benchmarking and error characterization of near-term hardware.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer/partner experience

Education

PhD or equivalent experience

Tools

Qiskit

Stim

Python

Job description

At Universal Quantum we aim to make the world a better place through engineering in the future of computing. Together, we are creating truly impactful quantum computers. Our machines will be capable of solving problems until now considered impossible, with applications ranging across a broad range of industries including healthcare, materials, and aerospace. We are looking to hire a Quantum Algorithm Scientist with experience in mapping classical problems to quantum algorithms. Passionate about helping create technologies which can change the world?

What You’ll Accomplish

• Match existing classical problems to relevant quantum algorithms
• Perform logical resource estimation and use the analysis to help inform the requirements on hardware.
• Develop a point of view on what is required for quantum advantage.
• Tailor quantum algorithms to run-on near-term hardware.
• Design experiments for benchmarking and error characterization of near-term hardware.

Must-have

• PhD or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years (degree-inclusive) experience involving quantum algorithm development and research.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with published results in field of research.
• Strong organizational skills, and experience working and negotiating with customers and partners.

Nice-to-have

• Knowledge of quantum error correction
• Knowledge of tools such as Qiskit, Stim
• Proficient in Python

Competitive salary

Competitive salary

Benefits and compensation

• Meaningful equity participation
• Flexible holiday allowance (28 days minimum)
• Flexible working
• 10% matching pension
• Generous parental support policy
• Private health / dental insurance & group life insurance
• £2,000 annual personal development budget
• Relocation support

Commitments

We are committed to nurturing diversity and inclusion

At Universal Quantum, we’re passionate about working with and for all kinds of minds.

We are committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, and we hold ourselves accountable through continuous improvement, transparency, and the way we design our hiring and working practices.

We welcome team members from all backgrounds and actively work to ensure everyone can flourish.