Senior​/Principal R&D Computer Scientist - Quantum Information Science, Hybrid

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We are seeking a staff scientist candidate with a demonstrated publication record or relevant experience to join the Sandia Quantum Information Science (QIS) department and contribute to research areas that address meaningful problems and applications in the field of quantum computing. You will be part of a much broader QIS program at Sandia and within the DOE National Laboratories complex and will have an opportunity to engage with researchers and teams across the industry.

In this role, you will lead research at the frontier of practical and theoretical quantum computer science, publish widely, advise junior researchers, deliver results to mission customers, and identify and solve compelling research problems.

• Develop and implement new ML and AI methods for assessing and improving the performance of quantum computers
• Develop algorithms and applications for quantum computers informed by near‑term and long‑term needs
• Interact and collaborate with a diverse set of experimentalists and other theorists at Sandia, academic institutions, other national labs, and private companies
• Engage and/or lead in test and evaluation efforts with customers and sponsors
• Take ownership of technical projects, publish outstanding new developments in peer‑reviewed scientific journals, and present your work at conferences
• Gain broad experience in and lead QIS programs across the U.S. Government enterprise

The selected applicant can work a combination of onsite and offsite work. The selected applicant must live within a reasonable distance for commuting to one of the assigned work locations when necessary.

$135,700 - $270,900

* Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.

• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline and five (5) years of directly relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of directly relevant education and engineering or scientific experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform independent research and development
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q‑level security clearance

The ideal R&D S&E Computer Science candidate for Sandia National Laboratories will in addition possess the following:

Also, for this posting we are seeking individuals with the following experience:

• Ideally, a PhD in Computer Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Chemistry, AI, or a related science or engineering field
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