Senior Quantum Computing Research Engineer

IBM South Africa; Johannesburg; Vor Ort; ZAR 800.000 - 1.500.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical coverage

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Zusammenfassung

IBM South Africa in Johannesburg seeks a Quantum Computing Research Engineer to design, develop, and test quantum algorithms, hardware interfaces, and software tools that advance IBM’s quantum portfolio.

You will collaborate with physicists, software developers, and product managers to translate theory into practical solutions deployable on IBM’s quantum processors, with opportunities to publish results and mentor peers.

Qualifikationen

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Physics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of five years hands-on quantum computing research experience.
• Experience with IBM Quantum hardware or participation in IBM Q Network is desirable.

Aufgaben

• Design and implement quantum algorithms targeting optimization, simulation, and machine learning applications.
• Develop and maintain software libraries and toolkits for quantum programming languages such as Qiskit.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to integrate quantum control electronics and improve qubit fidelity.
• Conduct experimental validation of quantum circuits on IBM’s quantum hardware and simulators.
• Publish research findings in peer‑reviewed journals and present at international conferences.
• Mentor junior researchers and contribute to the growth of the quantum research community in South Africa.

Kenntnisse

Quantum mechanics

Quantum information theory

Quantum error correction

Python

Parallel programming

Problem solving

Communication

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in Physics/CS/EE

PhD in related field (preferred)

Tools

Qiskit

Cirq

Jobbeschreibung

IBM South Africa in Johannesburg seeks a Quantum Computing Research Engineer to design, develop, and test quantum algorithms, hardware interfaces, and software tools that advance IBM’s quantum portfolio.

You will collaborate with physicists, software developers, and product managers to translate theory into practical solutions deployable on IBM’s quantum processors, with opportunities to publish results and mentor peers.