Senior Quantum Compilation Scientist — Innovate & Publish

Q-CTRL; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Q-CTRL in Los Angeles is seeking a Senior Research Scientist to push the limits of quantum compilation within the Computing Research team. You will develop methods and tools to improve real quantum computer performance and translate research ideas into production-quality software.

You will collaborate with scientists and engineers, publish findings at conferences and in journals, and apply techniques from control theory, optimization, ML, and data analysis using Open Source packages like Qiskit,

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Physics, Engineering, Mathematics, or Computer Science.
• Strong background in control theory, optimization, ML or data analysis.
• Experience with quantum compilation and quantum circuits.
• Familiarity with IBM Quantum, Amazon Braket or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop efficient methods and tools to optimize performance on real quantum computers.
• Stay informed about advances in quantum computing and quantum control to implement cutting-edge methodologies.
• Apply cross-disciplinary methods from control theory, optimization, ML, CS, and data analysis.
• Create research code to build, test, and demonstrate new algorithms and methods using open-source packages.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to translate ideas into production-quality software.
• Explain and present work clearly; write articles for peer-reviewed journals and conferences.
• Collaborate with other industrial and academic research groups to advance the field.

Skills

Quantum compilation

Control theory

Optimization

Machine learning

Data analysis

Scientific communication

Education

Advanced degree

Tools

Qiskit

NumPy

NetworkX

SciPy

scikit-learn

PyTorch

Job description

Q-CTRL in Los Angeles is seeking a Senior Research Scientist to push the limits of quantum compilation within the Computing Research team. You will develop methods and tools to improve real quantum computer performance and translate research ideas into production-quality software.

You will collaborate with scientists and engineers, publish findings at conferences and in journals, and apply techniques from control theory, optimization, ML, and data analysis using Open Source packages like Qiskit,