Quantum Algorithms Scientist

Location: Bristol or London, United Kingdom; remote and hybrid workplace options.

Company

Quantum algorithms company developing mathematical foundations and foundational intellectual property for real-world quantum computing applications, with access to hardware platforms through partnerships with Google, IBM, Quantinuum, and QuEra.

What you will do

• Develop and implement quantum algorithms on state-of-the-art quantum hardware, optimizing performance and resource usage.
• Conduct theoretical and applied research on near-term quantum computing algorithms, applications, and enabling technologies.
• Research error mitigation, circuit optimization, and quantum hardware benchmarking techniques.
• Author publications, presentations, patent applications, and other research outputs.
• Collaborate with full-time staff and affiliated PhD students in a small international team.
• Contribute to research, development, and technical leadership across quantum software, algorithms, and theory.

Requirements

• Expertise in quantum algorithms and quantum information theory, with a strong foundation in quantum computing.
• PhD or imminent PhD in quantum information, quantum computation, computer science, physics, or a closely related field.
• Extensive experience implementing quantum algorithms on quantum hardware.
• Strong understanding of quantum circuit design, compilation, and optimization techniques.
• Ability to work independently on research projects while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Strong publication track record in relevant disciplines.
• Proficiency in quantum programming languages such as Qiskit, Cirq, PennyLane, or similar.
• Flexibility to work across quantum software, algorithms, and underpinning theory.

Nice to have

• Experience developing or benchmarking error mitigation techniques for quantum algorithms.
• Knowledge of classical simulation methods for quantum circuits and hybrid quantum-classical approaches.
• Strong software development skills, including Python, C++, or other programming languages used in quantum computing.
• Experience with industrial quantum hardware providers or industry-academic collaborations.
• Enthusiasm for research and translating theoretical quantum computing advances into practical applications.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to present complex concepts to diverse audiences.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote and hybrid workplace options.
• Opportunity to work with real quantum computing hardware through industry partnerships.
• Collaboration within a small international team of full-time staff and affiliated PhD students.
• Work spanning theoretical research and practical implementation of quantum algorithms.

Hiring process

• Applications close on 8 November 2026.