Senior Quantum Algorithm Theorist — Frontier Research

IBM; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM Research in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Staff Quantum Algorithm Theorist to pursue fundamental research in quantum algorithms for practical applications. You will lead projects, rigorously analyze speedups, and collaborate with teams across compiler, error-correction, and hardware research to optimize algorithms for early fault-tolerant quantum architectures.

The role emphasizes publishing results, contributing to the scientific community, and shaping the intellectual direction of quantum

Qualifications

• Demonstrated research experience in designing and analyzing quantum algorithms.
• Independent theoretical research with original contributions.
• Strong foundation in quantum information theory, computational complexity, and linear algebra.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects on novel quantum algorithms for fault-tolerant quantum computers.
• Characterize quantum speed-ups vs state-of-the-art classical methods.
• Collaborate with compiler, error-correction, and hardware teams to refine algorithms.
• Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at conferences.
• Engage with academic collaborators to shape the direction of quantum algorithms research.

Skills

Quantum algorithms

Computational complexity

Linear algebra

Programming language

Education

Doctorate Degree

Job description

IBM Research in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Staff Quantum Algorithm Theorist to pursue fundamental research in quantum algorithms for practical applications. You will lead projects, rigorously analyze speedups, and collaborate with teams across compiler, error-correction, and hardware research to optimize algorithms for early fault-tolerant quantum architectures.

The role emphasizes publishing results, contributing to the scientific community, and shaping the intellectual direction of quantum