Chief Quantum Computing Scientist & System Architect

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory seeks a Chief Scientist in Quantum Computing to lead end-to-end system-level research across the quantum computing stack, from architectures to fault-tolerant execution, and to advance the Quantum Science Center (QSC) initiatives.

The role emphasizes coordinating research across teams, extending quantum software and simulation capabilities on leadership-class HPC systems, and mentoring researchers while publishing results in peer-reviewed venues.

Qualifications

• PhD with relevant experience in quantum computing or closely related field.
• Strong publication record and leadership in interdisciplinary projects.
• Experience with quantum computer simulation, compilation, and fault-tolerant architectures.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior scientific leadership in quantum computing architectures and fault-tolerant scalability.
• Guide research across the quantum computing stack including architectures, compilers, and simulation.
• Mentor staff and contribute to reusable research software and modeling tools.

Skills

Quantum computing

System architectures

Quantum simulation

Leadership

DOE programs

Education

PhD in CS/Physics/EE

Tools

Q#

Python

C++

Job description

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory seeks a Chief Scientist in Quantum Computing to lead end-to-end system-level research across the quantum computing stack, from architectures to fault-tolerant execution, and to advance the Quantum Science Center (QSC) initiatives.

The role emphasizes coordinating research across teams, extending quantum software and simulation capabilities on leadership-class HPC systems, and mentoring researchers while publishing results in peer-reviewed venues.