Quantum and Performance Computing Engineer

Lawrence Berkeley National Lab’s (LBNL) National Energy Research Scientific Computing Center (NERSC) Division has an opening for a Quantum and High Performance Computing Engineer to join the Advanced Technologies Group (ATG).

ATG engages with other national labs, vendors, and the general research community to help define and evaluate technologies that enhance scientific computing research. The group's goals include understanding what the high performance computing (HPC) and quantum computing (QC) landscapes will look like following the end of Moore’s Law and post‑exascale.

You will contribute to the advancement of NERSC’s strategy for quantum and hybrid quantum‑classical computing while supporting Berkeley Lab’s role in the Genesis Mission.

• Participate in NERSC’s efforts in assessing emerging quantum computing technologies in architecture, algorithms and programming paradigms to provide input for quantum and HPC system procurements and DOE technology roadmaps.
• Evaluate hardware and software technologies pertaining to quantum computing for their potential to be applied to NERSC’s workload.
• Work with vendors to prioritize, develop and enhance their technologies in order to better meet the needs of DOE Office of Science application codes and workflows.
• Investigate pathways for quantum‑HPC deployments, including viability criteria and operational requirements.
• Analyze the performance and scalability of scientific applications on current and future quantum‑HPC computing platforms.
• Participate in NERSC’s outreach activities through written documents, presentations and developing peer‑to‑peer contacts with other professionals in the field.
• Prepare timely reports, papers, and lectures describing significant results for dissemination within NERSC and throughout the broader quantum computing and HPC research communities.
• Work on and resolve complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in‑depth evaluation of variable factors.
• Exercise judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
• Determine methods and procedures on new assignments and may coordinate activities of other personnel.

• Participate in the development of NERSC’s quantum computing strategy including extrapolation of technology trends over the next decade of quantum‑HPC platforms.
• Work on and resolve complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in‑depth evaluation of variable factors; ensure NERSC’s quantum strategy is adaptable.
• Exercise independent judgment in methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
• Work on and resolve significant and unique issues where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangibles.
• Mentor junior members of staff and postdoctoral fellows.

• Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 6 years and a Master’s degree; or a Doctoral degree; or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of quantum computing architectures, technology trends and their implications.
• Experience in programming and performance analysis of scientific applications of quantum computing.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a cross‑disciplinary team.
• Experience independently planning and completing projects.
• Proficient with Python, Julia or other programming languages.

• Typically requires a minimum of 12 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 8 years and a Master’s degree; or 4 years and a Doctoral degree; or equivalent experience.
• Track record of technical leadership or leading collaborative projects.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical efforts in a team environment.
• Recognized expertise and established professional network in quantum computing, HPC or related fields.

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computational Science, Physical Sciences, or related field.
• Demonstrated track record of research and technical publications in quantum computing.…