Advanced R&D Scientist - Quantum Algorithms - 920

Location: Hybrid in London or Cambridge, UK

Company

Develops quantum computing hardware and software for advancing quantum algorithms and real-world applications.

What you will do

• Conduct research on quantum algorithms focused on topological and geometric invariants of data.
• Develop mathematical frameworks to improve resource efficiency and error robustness.
• Design, implement, and optimize algorithms on simulators and quantum hardware.
• Estimate end-to-end algorithm resources under realistic hardware constraints and apply error mitigation and quantum error correction.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and quantum error correction researchers, as well as academic and industry partners.
• Communicate results through scientific publications, conferences, and internal presentations.

Requirements

• PhD or equivalent experience in physics, mathematics, computer science, or a related field.
• Research experience in quantum algorithms, ideally including quantum topological data analysis or quantum error correction.
• Research track record demonstrated through publications in quantum algorithms, computational topology, or related areas.
• Hands-on experience implementing quantum algorithms on quantum hardware.
• Strong understanding of quantum error correction and algebraic topology.
• Programming experience in Python or another high-level language, with familiarity with frameworks such as pytket, Guppy, or Qiskit.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a hybrid arrangement from London or Cambridge.
• Collaborate across the full quantum computing stack.
• Engage with academic and industry partners on near-term quantum applications.
• Publish research in leading scientific journals and present at international conferences.