Quantum Algorithm Scientist

Universal Quantum Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Meaningful equity participation

Flexible holiday allowance

Flexible working

Relocation support

Private health / dental insurance &amp

group life insurance

£2,000 annual personal development预算

Job summary

Universal Quantum Ltd. is seeking a Quantum Algorithm Scientist to map classical problems to quantum algorithms, perform resource estimation, and shape the path to quantum advantage.

You will tailor algorithms for near-term hardware and design experiments to benchmark and characterize performance. The role requires a PhD or equivalent, 5+ years of quantum algorithm research, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Quantum algorithms

Simulation & modelling

Benchmarking procedures

Communication skills

Education

PhD or equivalent

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? We may be the right place for you,

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.

The most critical attributes we’ll use to compare candidates:

1. Experience with developing and modifying quantum algorithms.
2. Experience of matching classical problems to known quantum algorithms.
3. Working knowledge of benchmarking procedures.
4. Ability to perform simulation and modelling to inform experiments.

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
• 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

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.