Advanced R&D Scientist - Quantum Algorithms

Job Description

Job Title: Advanced R&D Scientist - Quantum Algorithms. Location: London or Cambridge, United Kingdom

Responsibilities:

• Conduct research on quantum algorithms focused on topological and geometric invariants of data.

• Develop mathematical frameworks that use problem structure to improve resource efficiency and error robustness.

• Design, implement, and optimize quantum algorithms on simulators and Quantinuum's quantum hardware.

• Evaluate the resource requirements of quantum algorithms under realistic hardware constraints.

• Study the noise robustness and performance of algorithms;

• Use error mitigation and quantum error correction to improve algorithm performance.

• Collaborate with hardware, quantum error correction, and software teams to translate theoretical research into experiments on real quantum processors.

• Work with academic and industry partners on potential applications and feasibility studies for quantum topological data analysis.

• Communicate research findings internally and externally.

• Publish research in leading scientific journals and present results at international conferences.

Qualifications:

• PhD or equivalent experience in Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field.

• Research experience in quantum algorithms.

• Strong understanding of quantum error correction;

• Strong understanding of algebraic topology.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Preferred:

• Research experience in Quantum Topological Data Analysis (QTDA).

• Research experience in quantum error correction.

• A demonstrated publication record in quantum algorithms, computational topology, or related fields.

• Hands-on experience implementing quantum algorithms on quantum hardware.

• Programming experience in a high-level language such as Python.
• Familiarity with quantum software frameworks such as:
  • pytket
  • Guppy
  • Qiskit

Benefits:

Quantinuum offers:

• Competitive compensation.

• Flexible work arrangements.

• 28 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.

• 4% employer pension contributions.

• Life insurance.

• Private medical insurance through Bupa.

• Dental insurance through Bupa.

• Income protection.

• Paid parental leave.

• Cycle to work scheme.

• Contribution to eye care.

• Employee Assistance Programme.

Application Instructions:

• Apply through Quantinuum's careers website.

• Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

• There is no application deadline listed.

• Contact Quantinuum through its "Let's Talk" contact form if you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment or interview process.

Additional Information:

• Quantinuum is a quantum computing company developing a full-stack quantum computing platform.

• Its work spans pharmaceuticals, materials science, financial services, government, industrial sectors, and academic research.

• The company has more than 800 employees, with over 70% of its technology team holding Master's or PhD qualifications.

• Its headquarters are in Broomfield, Colorado, and it operates across the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, and Singapore.

• Quantinuum is an equal opportunity employer;

• The company may use AI tools to assist with parts of recruitment, including application and resume reviews. These tools support the recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

Skills classification note: Fault-Tolerant Computing is a related hardware-area skill because the role addresses near-fault-tolerant quantum computing, error correction, and hardware constraints. However, the posting does not explicitly require experience with a specific hardware technology. No second hardware skill is a direct match.