Hybrid Quantum Demonstration Scientist

IBM; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 185,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

IBM Quantum seeks an Experimental Research Scientist to push the frontier of quantum computing by developing first‑of‑a‑kind demonstrations that extend the performance of IBM’s quantum processors. You will work with theorists, physicists, and software engineers to design and execute advantage‑scale experiments.

The role requires a Doctorate and 3+ years of relevant research in experimental quantum computing, with Python programming experience.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of relevant research experience in experimental quantum computing, simulation, or control.
• Proven record of research and accomplishment.
• Programming experience (Python preferred).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement novel quantum hardware demonstrations, showcasing new capabilities that expand the reach of IBM’s quantum systems.
• Collaborate closely with theorists, experimental physicists, and software engineers to design and execute groundbreaking, advantage-scale experiments.
• Leverage advanced quantum technologies such as error mitigation, dynamic circuits, high-performance computing integrations, and quantum error correction.
• Apply deep knowledge of device physics to optimize experimental performance and influence the design of next‑generation quantum hardware.
• Contribute to the advancement of the full quantum computing technology stack, ensuring usability, robustness, and scalability.
• Engage collaboratively within a research and development environment, participate in executive speaker sessions, and demonstrate strong problem‑solving and communication skills.

Job description

IBM Quantum seeks an Experimental Research Scientist to push the frontier of quantum computing by developing first‑of‑a‑kind demonstrations that extend the performance of IBM’s quantum processors. You will work with theorists, physicists, and software engineers to design and execute advantage‑scale experiments.

The role requires a Doctorate and 3+ years of relevant research in experimental quantum computing, with Python programming experience.