Quantum Applied Scientist (Quantum Computing)

TL;DR

Quantum Applied Scientist (Quantum Computing): Developing numerical methods and software tools for simulating quantum processor devices with an accent on circuit-QED, device design, and characterization. Focus on building high-quality simulation software to compute static and dynamical properties and optimizing gate error budgets.

Location: Toronto, Canada. Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or able to obtain a U.S. export license.

Salary: 149,300 - 249,300 CAD annually

Company

AWS Center for Quantum Computing is a multi-disciplinary team at hirify.global Web Services working at the forefront of developing fault-tolerant quantum computers.

What you will do

• Develop high-quality software tools and numerical methods for simulating devices at the circuit-QED level.
• Compute static and dynamical properties of devices, including frequencies, coupling strengths, and gate error budgets.
• Collaborate with device theorists, designers, and experimentalists to solve simulation-based problems in processor design.
• Research and develop new algorithms and methods to improve simulation workflows.
• Implement and test high-quality software implementations for target applications.

Requirements

• PhD or Master's degree with 5+ years of experience in science, technology, engineering, or a related field.
• Track record of significant technical contributions via patents or publications in top-tier peer-reviewed journals.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or C++.
• Experience implementing algorithms and modeling quantum devices using circuit Quantum Electrodynamics.
• Expertise in numerical simulation of quantum many-body systems or applying ML to science/engineering problems.
• Must meet U.S. export control requirements (U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, or eligible for an export license).

Nice to have

• Experience in professional software development and applying theoretical models in applied environments.
• Fluency in Julia or Rust.
• Experience with QuTiP, QuantumOptics.jl, scQubits, or SQcircuit.
• Experience using JAX, PyTorch, or GPU acceleration for self-developed linear algebra code.
• Knowledge of superconducting circuits, tensor networks, Hamiltonian inference, or surrogate modeling.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, vision, and prescription.
• Retirement savings plans: Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP).
• Commitment to work-life harmony and flexibility.
• Inclusive team culture with employee-led affinity groups and diversity initiatives.
• Extensive mentorship and career-advancing resources for professional growth.