Quantum Applications Architect

Job Description

Job Title: Quantum Applications Architect. Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Responsibilities:

• Research and develop techniques for quantum algorithms designed for fault-tolerant quantum computers.
• Contribute to the design, development, and benchmarking of quantum applications and the tools required to build and evaluate them.
• Work with external partners and internal teams to instantiate, validate, and optimize quantum algorithms for use cases across domains such as life sciences and sustainability.
• Simulate and analyze resource requirements for fault-tolerant implementations of quantum algorithms on photonic quantum computing systems.
• Collaborate with the quantum architecture group to co-optimize algorithmic approaches with architectural design.
• Discover and evaluate the performance of new quantum applications;
• Build quantum applications and algorithms both before large-scale hardware is available and during its operation.
• Stay informed about the best classical solutions for the applications being investigated.
• Work closely with applications architects, solutions experts, external partners, and software and compilation teams to understand requirements and hardware capabilities.
• Use co-developed tooling to support the commercial development of quantum applications.
• Contribute to identifying new quantum application use cases and novel algorithmic techniques.

Qualifications:

• Graduate degree in Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or an equivalent field, such as an MSc or PhD.
• Significant research experience in quantum algorithms, compilation, complexity, or quantum applications.
• Experience with quantum algorithms or compilation in the fault-tolerant gate regime is preferred.
• Results-driven approach, ideally with experience in a high-throughput, rapid-delivery environment.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills;
• Ability to work effectively across departments, locations, and time zones.
• Ability to work independently and contribute in a fast-moving startup environment.
• Strong collaboration skills for working with both internal teams and external partners.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Opportunity to work on the development of utility-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computing.
• Work at the intersection of quantum algorithms, applications, software, and quantum architecture.
• Opportunity to collaborate with major industry partners on practical quantum use cases.
• Work across applications including life sciences, sustainability, and other commercially relevant domains.

Application Instructions:

• Applicants must submit a resume/CV and cover letter.
• The cover letter must include the word "purple".
• Applicants must provide education, work authorization, sponsorship, LinkedIn profile, and other requested application information.
• PsiQuantum will only contact candidates using an official PsiQuantum email address and will not request bank account information during the interview process.
• PsiQuantum is not accepting unsolicited resumes from employment agencies;
• The job includes voluntary equal employment opportunity and disability self-identification forms.