Quantum Algorithms Researcher

BlueQubit; United States; Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

BlueQubit Inc. in San Francisco, CA, USA, offers roles focused on designing and testing quantum algorithms on cutting-edge hardware with hybrid/remote options. You will develop and benchmark algorithms where quantum computers outperform classical methods and collaborate across research projects and codebases.

Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in a related field and have at least five years of research experience with a strong publication record in quantum computing.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in CS, Physics, Math or related field.
• At least five years of research with quantum publications.
• Proficiency in Python and/or C/C++ with quantum frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design and test novel quantum algorithms on state-of-the-art quantum computers.
• Develop and benchmark algorithms where quantum advantage is demonstrated.
• Collaborate with team across shared research projects and codebases.

Skills

Quantum algorithms

Python

C/C++

Research experience

Education

Ph.D. in CS/Physics/Math

Tools

Qiskit

Cirq

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 on state-of-the­-art quantum computers, with the goal of demonstrating scientifically and commercially relevant quantum advantage.
• Develop and benchmark algorithms for problems where quantum computers can outperform the best available classical methods and supercomputing resources.
• 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 running experiments on NISQ quantum hardware.

Nice to Have

• Experience with quantum error mitigation techniques.
• Experience with classical quantum simulation methods, including tensor networks, MPS, and PEPS.
• Experience applying artificial intelligence (AI) to scientific discovery.
• Nobel Prize

Why Join Us?

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