Principal Quantum Applications Scientist - 731

Quantinuum; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 189,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) match

Equity and holidays

Job summary

Quantinuum seeks a Principal Quantum Applications Scientist in Broomfield, CO to evaluate quantum applications and map them to our hardware roadmap. You will work across hardware, theory, and applications teams to assess feasibility, value, and resource needs, while producing external‑facing documents.

The role requires strong technical writing, collaboration, and the ability to communicate complex results to diverse audiences. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Master's degree minimum in a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of industrial research experience.
• U.S. person required (citizen, permanent resident, or green card).
• National security: PRC/Russian nationals restricted unless U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cross‑industry evaluation of quantum applications for trapped‑ion quantum computers.
• Evaluate quantum algorithm scaling, trade‑offs, and cross‑over points for applications on trapped‑ion systems.
• Collaborate with algorithms, benchmarking, and applications teams on proposals.
• Map quantum algorithms to real‑world business processes.
• Benchmark algorithms and applications.
• Communicate results via reports, presentations, and documentation.
• Report findings to customers and senior management in technical and non‑technical terms.
• Perform risk analysis and mitigation planning for research roadmap.

Skills

Industrial research

Quantum algorithms

Technical writing

Cross‑functional collaboration

Benchmarking

Risk analysis

Education

Master's degree (physics/math/related)

PhD (preferred) in physics/math/related

Tools

Computational chemistry

Optimization methods

Job description

We are seeking a Principal Quantum Applications Scientist in our Broomfield, CO location. This person will conduct evaluations of quantum applications specific to Quantinuum’s quantum hardware roadmap. They will explore which applications may be feasible to run on various systems and evaluate value and resource requirements. The candidate should also have excellent technical writing and collaboration skills as they will prepare external‑facing documents and work cross‑functionally between hardware, QEC/Theory, and applications teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct cross‑industry evaluation of state‑of‑the‑art quantum applications for trapped‑ion quantum computers
• Evaluate quantum algorithm scaling behavior, trade‑offs, and cross‑over points for various applications run on trapped‑ion quantum computers
• Collaborate with teams that develop quantum algorithms, benchmarking, and applications on quantum solutions business proposals
• Map quantum algorithms into real‑world business processes
• Benchmark algorithms and applications
• Communicate technical results through documentation, reports, and presentations
• Report to internal/external customers and senior management, using both technical and non‑technical language
• Conduct risk analysis and develop mitigation plans for quantum algorithms and applications research and development roadmap

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree minimum
• Minimum 8 years working in industrial research programs
• Due to contractual requirements, must be a U.S. person defined as a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or green‑card holder, workers granted asylum or refugee status
• Due to national security requirements imposed by the U.S. government, candidates must not be a People's Republic of China national or Russian national unless also a U.S. citizen

Desired Attributes

• PhD in physics, mathematics, or a related field preferred
• Strong understanding of quantum algorithms or experience developing quantum algorithms
• Expertise with computational/quantum chemistry, biopharma, or optimization applications
• Strong scientific communication and technical writing skills
• Experience integrating emerging technologies into existing business processes

Compensation & Benefits

• Incentive‑eligible – range posted is inclusive of bonus target when applicable
• Pay range: $189,000 – $220,000 annually (actual compensation may vary based on candidate’s skills, education, experience, and unique qualifications)
• Competitive salary and innovative, game‑changing work
• Flexible work schedule
• Employer‑subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) match for student loan repayment benefit
• Equity, 401(k) retirement savings plan + 12 paid holidays and generous vacation + sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Employee discounts

Quantinuum is an equal‑opportunity employer. We consider applicants without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal.