Quantum Computing Research Scientist - Vice President

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking a Quantum Computing Research Scientist to join their Global Technology Applied Research team in New York. You will focus on developing and scaling high-performance numerical methods for quantum computing research, including driving a research agenda and leading simulations. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in a relevant field and experience with quantum systems and HPC. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative solutions for the firm's clients and businesses.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree and 2 years of experience in relevant fields.
• Proficient in running simulations on HPC clusters.
• Strong background in quantum algorithms and their documentation.

Responsibilities

• Drive a research agenda using numerical methods for quantum computing.
• Lead development of simulation methods for quantum systems.
• Scale numerical methods on HPC clusters and supercomputers.
• Perform simulations and document results in scientific papers.

Skills

Numerical simulation of quantum systems

GPU programming

Parallel computing on HPC clusters

Quantum algorithms documentation

Education

Ph.D. in computer science, physics, math, engineering

Job description

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and growing team in a fast paced and challenging area? This is a unique opportunity for you to work with Global Technology Applied Research (GTAR) center at JPMorgan Chase. The goal of GTAR is to design and conduct research across multiple frontier technologies, in order to enable novel discoveries and inventions, and to inform and develop next‑generation solutions for the firm’s clients and businesses.

As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist within The Global Technology Applied Research (GTAR), you will develop and scale up high-performance numerical methods to advance the study of quantum algorithms, quantum cryptography, and quantum compilation.

Job responsibilities

• Drive a research agenda using numerical methods to advance quantum computing
• Lead the development of numerical methods for exact and approximate simulation of quantum circuits and dynamics of quantum systems
• Scale up numerical methods on HPC clusters and supercomputers
• Perform large-scale simulations and document the results in scientific papers.
• Implement, maintain, and manage a codebase of quantum simulation techniques.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Ph.D. degree in computer science, physics, math, engineering or related fields, plus at least 2 years of experience (industry or postdoc)
• Experience in using GPUs in numerical simulation of quantum systems
• Experience running simulations on many parallel nodes on HPC clusters or supercomputers
• Experience in numerical study of quantum algorithms or systems and documenting the results in scientific papers

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience developing a successful research program focused on numerical study of quantum algorithms
• Experience with tensor network methods (e.g. MPS, PEPS)
• Knowledge of quantum algorithms for financial problems (e.g., optimization, risk analysis)
• Knowledge of error correction