Senior Quantum AI Scientist Real-Time Fault-Tolerant Qubits

NVIDIA; California (MO); On-site; USD 192,000 - 304,750; Full time

Job summary

NVIDIA is seeking a passionate Sr. Quantum Applied Research Scientist to advance intelligent real-time models for fault-tolerant quantum hardware. This role involves designing models that learn from quantum device physics and developing data synthesis pipelines. The ideal candidate has expertise in quantum systems, machine learning, and a Master's or Ph.D. in related fields.

We offer a competitive salary range of $192,000 to $304,750 USD and comprehensive benefits. Join us in fostering an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. strongly preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in quantum systems and AI/ML research.
• Hands-on expertise in model architecture design, training at scale, fine-tuning, and evaluation.
• Strong background in noise models and error mechanisms for fault-tolerant systems.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop open AI models for quantum system calibration.
• Build synthetic data generation pipelines leveraging quantum device models.
• Develop surrogate models of quantum hardware for rapid performance prediction.
• Architect AI systems considering calibration and decoding requirements.
• Apply online learning methods for calibration policy optimization.
• Communicate findings and collaborate with partners to advance the field.

Skills

Machine learning and deep learning expertise

Quantum device physics knowledge

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Reinforcement learning

Education

Masters in Physics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics

Tools

CUDA

NVIDIA GPU programming

Job description

NVIDIA is seeking a passionate Sr. Quantum Applied Research Scientist to advance intelligent real-time models for fault-tolerant quantum hardware. This role involves designing models that learn from quantum device physics and developing data synthesis pipelines. The ideal candidate has expertise in quantum systems, machine learning, and a Master's or Ph.D. in related fields.

We offer a competitive salary range of $192,000 to $304,750 USD and comprehensive benefits. Join us in fostering an inclusive work environment.