Staff Quantum Algorithms for Fault-Tolerant Applications

Airbus Ventures; Los Angeles (CA); Vor Ort; USD 185.000 - 265.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Q-CTRL is seeking a Staff Research Scientist in Los Angeles to lead fault-tolerant quantum application research. You will identify high-impact applications, design and analyze quantum algorithms, and develop software for resource estimation and benchmarking.

The role emphasizes theory, simulation, and selective hardware experiments, with collaboration across error correction, compilation, and control. PhD preferred; strong Python and publications required.

Qualifikationen

• PhD strongly preferred; exceptional candidates with equivalent research or industry experience will also be considered.
• Deep expertise in quantum computing and quantum algorithms, with a track record of independently leading substantial research projects.
• Experience moving beyond asymptotic results toward explicit implementations, numerical studies, or concrete resource estimates.
• Strong publication, software, patents, presentations, or equivalent technical contributions.
• Strong scientific-programming skills, particularly in Python, and experience developing reliable research software.
• Ability to reason about both quantum and classical algorithms and construct credible classical baselines.

Aufgaben

• Identify, formulate, and prioritize applications that offer credible opportunities for fault‑tolerant quantum computation.
• Design, implement, and analyze quantum algorithms for scientifically or commercially relevant problems.
• Translate high-level algorithms into explicit logical workloads and quantify requirements and resources.
• Develop algorithmic improvements to reduce resource costs of fault‑tolerant computation.
• Establish rigorous classical baselines and quantitative criteria for assessing potential quantum advantage.
• Build and maintain high-quality research software for algorithm implementation, simulation, benchmarking, and estimation.
• Collaborate with researchers in quantum error correction, compilation, and control to understand interactions with architectures.
• Lead ambitious research projects, mentor researchers, and shape the technical direction of the team.
• Publish and present research in peer‑reviewed venues and engage with external collaborators.

Kenntnisse

Quantum computing

Quantum algorithms

Python programming

Research leadership

Strong communication

AI/machine learning for research

Ausbildung

PhD in Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Chemistry, Engineering

Jobbeschreibung

Q-CTRL is seeking a Staff Research Scientist in Los Angeles to lead fault-tolerant quantum application research. You will identify high-impact applications, design and analyze quantum algorithms, and develop software for resource estimation and benchmarking.

The role emphasizes theory, simulation, and selective hardware experiments, with collaboration across error correction, compilation, and control. PhD preferred; strong Python and publications required.