Senior Scientist, Quantum Compilation

Senior Scientist, Quantum Compilation

Location: Los Angeles, California, USA

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent, Hybrid

Responsibilities:

• Develop efficient and reliable methods that address key challenges in real-world quantum computing systems.
• Design and implement advanced quantum compilation techniques, including quantum circuit compilation, qubit routing, and layout selection.
• Research and develop tools that improve the performance of quantum algorithms and applications.
• Create software for optimizing quantum algorithms, quantum applications, and quantum error correction schemes;
• Apply techniques from control theory, optimization, machine learning, computer science, and data analysis to quantum computing problems.
• Stay informed about emerging developments in quantum computing and quantum control and integrate new methodologies into research projects.
• Collaborate with software engineering teams to transform research concepts into production-quality software solutions.
• Develop, test, and validate new algorithms using scientific computing frameworks and open-source tools.
• Present technical findings to internal teams and external audiences in a clear and accessible manner.
• Publish research in peer-reviewed journals and present at scientific conferences.
• Collaborate with academic institutions, industry partners, and research organizations.
• Utilize tools such as Qiskit, NumPy, NetworkX, SciPy, Scikit-learn, and PyTorch to build high-quality research software.

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Physics, Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• PhD preferred, although exceptional candidates with significant industry experience will also be considered.
• Expertise in quantum computing, quantum algorithms, or quantum control;
• Strong experience in quantum circuit compilation, qubit routing, or layout optimization.
• Demonstrated record of impactful research through publications, conference presentations, or equivalent contributions.
• Experience developing scientific software using Python or other scientific programming languages such as Julia, MATLAB, or Mathematica.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred:

• Experience with high-performance programming languages such as Rust, C++, or Julia.
• Experience with GPUs, TPUs, or other hardware-accelerated computing platforms.
• Strong background in control theory, optimization, machine learning, or data analysis.
• Familiarity with quantum error suppression techniques, including:
  • Dynamical Decoupling
  • Readout Mitigation
  • Zero-Noise Extrapolation
  • Pauli Twirling
  • Pulse-Level Optimization
• Experience executing quantum circuits using Qiskit.
• Familiarity with Quantum Error Correction (QEC).
• Exceptional scientific communication skills demonstrated through teaching, outreach, technical writing, presentations, or visualization development.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Competitive salary package.
• Equity opportunities.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Comprehensive employee benefits.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge quantum technologies with a global industry leader.
• Collaboration with world-class researchers and engineers;
• Career growth within a rapidly expanding quantum technology company.

Q-CTRL is a global leader in AI-powered quantum control infrastructure software. The company operates offices in Sydney, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Berlin, and Oxford. In 2024, Q-CTRL raised $113 million in Series B funding, the largest aggregate investment in a quantum software company. The company achieved the first commercial quantum advantage with its Ironstone Opal quantum navigation solution; Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with applicable California and Los Angeles employment laws. Recruitment communications will only come from official @q-ctrl.com email addresses. Q-CTRL may use AI-assisted tools during portions of the recruitment process, though all final hiring decisions are made by humans.