Quantum Algorithm Resource Estimation Research Scientist

Introduction

Join IBM as a Research Scientist and be at the forefront of quantum computing technologies, working with the industry's most advanced hardware and software. Collaborate with an elite team of engineers and scientists dedicated to paving the way for scalable fault-tolerant quantum computation.

Your Role and Responsibilities

A successful candidate will:

• Identify promising quantum algorithms and suitable applications for emerging fault-tolerant quantum devices.

• Benchmark the resource requirements based on problem parameters, implementation strategies, and circuit synthesis techniques.

• Develop a deep understanding of relevant application domains such as physics and chemistry, estimate critical problem parameters, and evaluate the performance and accuracy of quantum algorithms in real-world settings.

• Conduct comparisons between quantum methodologies and classical state-of-the-art techniques.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Ph.D. in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or equivalent software experience.

• Demonstrated experience in quantum algorithm design, analysis, and resource estimation.

• Proficient in scientific computing programming languages (e.g., Python or similar).

Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

• Knowledge of high-performance computing programming languages (e.g., Rust, C++, or similar).

• Experience with large-scale software engineering projects that involve multiple contributors and diverse programming languages.

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