Quantum Computing Research VP: Finance Innovation

Next Frontier Capital; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. in New York invites applications for a Quantum Computing Research Scientist within the Global Technology Applied Research team. The role spans foundational theory, numerical simulation, hardware experimentation, and business applications, with impact across finance and technology.

You will lead original research, collaborate with hardware partners, and translate deep quantum insights into practical algorithms and scalable software for real-world financial challenges.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in CS, physics, mathematics, or related field with quantum computing research focus.
• Minimum 2 years of industry or postdoctoral research experience.
• Strong publication record in quantum computing areas.

Responsibilities

• Lead original research in quantum computing spanning algorithms, error correction, compilation, simulation, or financial applications and publish results in top-tier venues.
• Collaborate with quantum hardware partners to design and execute experiments on fault-tolerant devices.
• Partner with lines of business to identify, formalize, and solve high-value computational problems using quantum and advanced classical methods.
• Develop and maintain scientific software for algorithm development, circuit compilation, simulation, and benchmarking.

Skills

Python

C++

Julia

Strong publication record

Excellent communication

Education

PhD in computer science, physics, mathematics, or related field with quantum computing research

Job description

JPMorgan Chase & Co. in New York invites applications for a Quantum Computing Research Scientist within the Global Technology Applied Research team. The role spans foundational theory, numerical simulation, hardware experimentation, and business applications, with impact across finance and technology.

You will lead original research, collaborate with hardware partners, and translate deep quantum insights into practical algorithms and scalable software for real-world financial challenges.