Quantum Chemistry Scientist: Fault-Tolerant QC Algorithms

Xanadu; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Xanadu is seeking a quantum scientist to join a team of researchers pushing fault-tolerant quantum algorithms for real-world chemistry applications. You will contribute to discovering cutting-edge quantum algorithms, optimize performance, and identify valuable applications across industries.

This role collaborates with software, hardware, and business teams across the company. You will author scientific papers, generate intellectual property, and present findings to partners and at premier

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry, Physics, or related quantitative discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Strong track record in computational chemistry and quantum computing with publications or patents.
• Deep knowledge of quantum chemistry methods for ground and excited states (DFT, CASSCF/CASCI, MRCI, DMRG, CC, QMC).
• Knowledge of Hamiltonian simulation, Trotter formulas, QSP, linear combination of unitaries, amplitude amplification, QPE, and QROM.
• Experience with quantum chemistry software (PySCF, Gaussian, Q-Chem, ORCA, Psi4, NWChem, MOLCAS, GAMESS).
• Excellent communication and ability to collaborate across industry, government, and academia.

Responsibilities

• Design and pioneer quantum algorithms for fault-tolerant quantum computers in computational chemistry.
• Radically improve algorithm efficiency by reducing qubit counts and gate complexity.
• Identify high-value applications in chemistry-focused industries.
• Demonstrate feasibility and scalability via resource estimation and classical method comparisons.
• Collaborate with PennyLane developers to create state-of-the-art tools for quantum algorithms research.
• Author papers, generate IP, and support patent filings.
• Present research findings to strategic partners and at conferences.

Skills

Quantum chemistry

Publications & patents

Communication skills

Self-management

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

PhD in Chemistry/Physics

Tools

PySCF

Gaussian

Q-Chem

ORCA

Psi4

NWChem

MOLCAS

GAMESS

Job description

Xanadu is seeking a quantum scientist to join a team of researchers pushing fault-tolerant quantum algorithms for real-world chemistry applications. You will contribute to discovering cutting-edge quantum algorithms, optimize performance, and identify valuable applications across industries.

This role collaborates with software, hardware, and business teams across the company. You will author scientific papers, generate intellectual property, and present findings to partners and at premier