Senior Quantum Algorithms Researcher

Introduction
At IBM work is more than a job – it’s a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better but to attempt things you’ve never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world’s most challenging problems? If so lets talk.

Your Role and Responsibilities
As a theoretical research scientist with IBM Quantum your job will be to advance the field of quantum computing by developing new methods and insights that shape and execute on the IBM quantum roadmap. We are looking for researchers focused on long term algorithms development: areas of research could include quantum error correction fault tolerant algorithms quantum information theory and compilation. Senior researchers are expected to develop a broad research agenda mentor junior researcher and influence IBM research strategy.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise
* Experience in academic graduate program related to applicable area of quantum computing such as error correction information theory fault tolerant algorithms or compilation.
* Demonstrated independent theoretical research
* Strong publication record in high-impact journals or top conference proceedings.
* Experience leading collaborative research projects

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

* Programming experience in core & scientific language (e.g. python numpy scipy matplotlib) and Qiskit
* Familiarity with Git and/or Github
* Experience writing proposals and participating on grants