Early Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computing (FTQC) Researcher

BlueQubit; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

BlueQubit Inc. in San Francisco is a quantum algorithms lab pursuing true quantum advantage through early fault-tolerant quantum computing. The role focuses on designing and testing novel quantum algorithms to demonstrate practical quantum advantage for scientific and commercial use.

You will develop and benchmark algorithms, evaluate performance under realistic constraints, and collaborate with researchers across codebases to advance quantum computing capabilities.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics or related field.
• At least five years of research experience with a strong publication record in quantum computing.
• Proficiency in Python and/or C/C++, with experience using quantum computing frameworks and software tools.
• Experience developing or analyzing quantum algorithms for fault-tolerant quantum computing.

Responsibilities

• Design and test novel quantum algorithms for early fault-tolerant quantum computers, with the goal of demonstrating scientifically and commercially relevant quantum advantage.
• Develop and benchmark algorithms for problems where early fault-tolerant quantum computers can outperform the best available classical methods and supercomputing resources.
• Evaluate and optimize quantum algorithms under realistic constraints on logical qubits, gate counts, and error-correction overhead.
• Collaborate with team members across shared research projects and codebases.

Skills

Python

C/C++

Quantum computing frameworks

Research publication track record

Education

PhD in Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or related field

Tools

Quantum computing frameworks

Job description

BlueQubit Inc. | San Francisco, California, USA (Remote/Hybrid options available)

About Us: BlueQubit is Silicon Valley’s first quantum algorithms lab, working at the frontier of quantum applications research for both the NISQ and fault-tolerant eras. Our mission is to achieve true quantum advantage — enabling quantum computers to solve scientific and commercial problems that are beyond the reach of even the most powerful classical supercomputers. Based in San Francisco, our team develops next-generation quantum algorithms, software, and computational tools designed to unlock practical value from quantum computing.

Job Responsibilities

• Design and test novel quantum algorithms for early fault-tolerant quantum computers, with the goal of demonstrating scientifically and commercially relevant quantum advantage.
• Develop and benchmark algorithms for problems where early fault-tolerant quantum computers can outperform the best available classical methods and supercomputing resources.
• Evaluate and optimize quantum algorithms under realistic constraints on logical qubits, gate counts, and error-correction overhead.
• Collaborate with team members across shared research projects and codebases.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related field.
• At least five years of research experience, with a strong publication record in quantum computing or a closely related area.
• Proficiency in Python and/or C/C++, with experience using quantum computing frameworks and software tools.
• Experience developing or analyzing quantum algorithms for fault-tolerant quantum computing.

Nice to Have

• Experience with quantum error correction research.
• Experience with quantum algorithm resource estimation research.
• Experience applying artificial intelligence (AI) to scientific discovery.
• Nobel Prize

Why Join Us?

• Work at the frontier of quantum algorithms and quantum applications research.
• Collaborate with a highly motivated team of researchers and engineers.