Research Scientist

Job Description

Job Title: Research Scientist – Quantum Theory and Computational Science. Location: Yorktown Heights, NY; San Jose, CA; Cambridge, MA; New York; Massachusetts; California, United States

Responsibilities:

• Identify feasible quantum algorithms and application areas for early fault-tolerant quantum devices;
• Benchmark resource requirements based on problem parameters, implementation methods, and circuit synthesis strategies.
• Develop and investigate compiler optimizations for quantum circuits targeting fault-tolerant architectures.

Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or a closely related field;
• Experience in quantum algorithm design and analysis, quantum compilers, computer architecture, or related areas in quantum computation.
• Proficiency in programming languages for scientific computing (e.g., Python or equivalent).

Preferred:

• Familiarity with high-performance computing languages (e.g., Rust, C++, or similar).
• Experience in large-scale software engineering projects involving multiple contributors and languages.

Benefits:

Eligible employees may access:

• Medical, dental, vision, and mental health benefits
• 401(k), IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, and disability coverage;
• Generous PTO: 12 holidays, 120 hours vacation, 56 hours sick time, 12 weeks of parental leave, and other Paid Care Leave programs;
• Access to IBM’s AI-driven learning platform for certifications and skills development
• Employee resource groups, volunteering opportunities, and retail discounts

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