Quantum Research Scientist

Key Skills

Java Programming, Python Programming, C++, C Programming, SQL, Cloud computing, Scala Programming, Machine learning techniques, Data science techniques, MATLAB Programming, PyTorch, TensorFlow, R Programming

Job Description

IBM Quantum is an industry first initiative to build universal quantum computers for business, engineering and science. This effort includes advancing the entire quantum computing technology stack and exploring applications to make quantum broadly usable and accessible. With a worldwide network of Fortune 500 companies, academic institutions, researchers, educators, and enthusiasts, we are committed to driving innovation for our clients in the IBM Quantum Network and the Qiskit Community.

Your Role and Responsibilities

Join an elite team driving research and development of the industry’s most advanced quantum computing hardware and software. IBM has outlined an ambitious roadmap for hardware, software and capabilities all leading to quantum advantage and beyond. We are seeking talented researchers to join a team focused on stretching the reach of our processors to explore beyond-classical computation by developing and implementing new capabilities such as error mitigation. The successful candidate will have a strong background in experimental quantum computing with experience in areas such as quantum control, quantum simulation, etc. This position will involve close collaboration between theory, experiment, and software teams.

Job Duties

• Develop tests of quantum applications and algorithms, design new demonstrations for benchmarking quantum devices, and test experiments on large-scale quantum processors.
• Improve experimental performance through development of capabilities like error mitigation and dynamic circuits
• Work effectively with theorists and experimentalists to transform ideas into realizable experiments
• Advance team goals through collaborations, continuous skills growth, and knowledge sharing
• Publish papers on results in scientific journals and present work externally via talks and conferences
• Contribute software code to open source projects and internal projects for reuse

This position can be located in Yorktown Heights, NY or San Jose, CA IBM Quantum Labs.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• At least 3 years of experience in aspects of experimental quantum computing/simulation/control.
• Proven record of research and accomplishment
• Programming experience (Python preferred)

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• At least 3 years of experience in aspects of experimental quantum computing/simulation/control.
• Proven record of research and accomplishment
• Programming experience (Python preferred)