Research Scientist

Avature; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in technology is seeking a Research Scientist to join its team focused on quantum computing advancements. The role involves evaluating quantum algorithms, synthesizing circuits, and optimizing compilers for fault-tolerant architectures. Candidates should hold a Doctorate in relevant fields and possess skills in quantum computation and programming languages.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription coverage

401(k) and employee stock purchase plan

Generous paid time off including sick time and vacation

Training and educational resources

Diverse employee resource groups

Qualifications

• Doctorate Degree required in relevant field.
• Experience with quantum algorithm design and quantum compiler preferred.
• Familiarity with programming languages for scientific computing such as Python.

Responsibilities

• Identify feasible quantum algorithms and application areas.
• Develop and study compiler optimizations for quantum circuits.
• Benchmark resource requirements for early fault tolerant quantum devices.

Skills

Quantum algorithm design

Programming in Python

Quantum compiler design

Programming for scientific computing

Education

Doctorate Degree in Engineering, Physics, or Computer Science

Tools

Rust

C++

Job description

Research Scientists at IBM drive the leading edge of quantum computing technologies with the industry’s most advanced hardware and software. Join an elite team of engineers and scientists building a path towards scalable fault tolerant quantum computation.

Your role and responsibilities

A successful candidate will

• identify feasible quantum algorithms and application areas for early fault tolerant quantum devices,
• benchmark resource requirements depending on problem parameters, implementation details, and circuit synthesis strategies,
• and develop and study compiler optimizations for quantum circuits targeting fault tolerant architectures.

Required education

Doctorate Degree

Preferred education

Doctorate Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

• Doctorate degree in Engineering, Physics, or Computer Science, or related software experience
• Experience with quantum algorithm design and analysis, quantum compiler or computer architecture, or related topics in quantum computation
• Familiarity with programming languages for scientific computing (Python, or equivalent)

Preferred technical and professional experience

• Familiarity with programming languages for high-performance computing (Rust, C++, or equivalent)
• Experience with large-scale software engineering projects involving multiple contributors and programming languages.

ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT

IBM Research is the organic growth engine of IBM and an innovation engine for our customers and partners. As part of this mission, IBM Research anticipates and examines 'What's Next in Computing' to ultimately create and integrate the technologies the world relies upon to solve big challenges and unlock new opportunities. We create and pioneer new markets for IBM, our partners and customers as exemplified in our ongoing quest to reach practical and large-scale quantum computing. Across IBM Research, we realize the power and potential to accelerate discovery with our partners and clients by combining the power of high performance computing, AI, and Quantum, all integrated through the hybrid cloud.

YOUR LIFE @ IBM

In a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better.

Being an IBMer means you’ll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you’ll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background.

Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do.

Are you ready to be an IBMer?

ABOUT IBM

IBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.

Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we’re also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 50 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.

At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it’s time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.

IBM is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualifiedapplicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexualorientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability,neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is alsocommitted to compliance with all fair employment practices regardingcitizenship and immigration status.

OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS

IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to:

• Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being
• Financial programs such as 401(k), the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs
• Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law
• Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals
• Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences

We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role.

Job Title

Research Scientist

Date posted

06-Jun-2025

Job ID

37615

City / Township / Village

Yorktown Heights, San Jose, Cambridge

State / Province

New York, Massachusetts, California

Country

United States

Work arrangement

Onsite

Area of work

Research

Employment type

Regular

Contract type

Regular

Projected Minimum Salary per year

160,000.00

Projected Maximum Salary per year

220,000.00

Position type

Professional

Some travel may be required based on business demand

Company

(0147) International Business Machines Corporation

Shift

General (daytime)

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