Senior Quantum Algorithm Expert

Quant Ware is seeking a Senior Quantum Algorithm Expert to lead the development of quantum applications, resource estimation, and automation tools. The role involves collaborating with software, hardware, and systems teams to translate real-world use cases into quantum algorithms and hardware specifications. Requires a PhD and 5+ years of experience in quantum algorithm development.

Technical (Must-have)

Quantum Algorithms

Resource Estimation

Circuit Compilation

Quantum Error Correction

Quantum Error Mitigation

Noise Modelling

Quantum Computing

Machine Learning

Optimization

Finance

Soft Skills

Collaboration

Ownership

Impact Mindset

Technical (Nice-to-have)

Superconducting Quantum Hardware

Key Responsibilities

Develop and validate quantum computing applications by mapping real-world enterprise use cases to quantum algorithms with proven computational speedups.

Develop frameworks to resource-estimate circuit execution, translating algorithms into fault-tolerant physical hardware requirements.

Be the technical lead for application mapping and resource estimation automation, defining structure, logic, trade-offs.

Collaborate closely with Quantum Hardware and Systems Engineering teams to understand hardware specifications and feed back hardware optimisations.

Stay on top of academic and industry developments in quantum algorithms and quantum error correction implementations.

Quantum Algorithms, Resource Estimation, Circuit Compilation, Quantum Error Correction, Quantum Error Mitigation, Noise Modelling, Quantum Computing, Machine Learning, Optimization, Finance, 5 years of relevant experience