Quantum Computing Theory Lead

1 month ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Quantinuum Full time
Job Title: Quantum Computing Theory Lead

Quantinuum is the world's largest integrated quantum company, leading the quantum computing revolution across continents. Our technology drives breakthroughs in materials discovery, cybersecurity, and next-gen quantum AI. We unite best-in-class software with high-fidelity hardware to accelerate quantum computing. With approximately 500 employees, including 370+ scientists and engineers, our world-class team is rapidly scaling quantum computing.

We are seeking a highly qualified individual to lead a theory team focusing on quantum error correction and algorithm development. The manager in this position will lead and mentor theoretical physicists, have responsibility for understanding the larger teams' needs in both technology development and commercial systems, set day-to-day priorities, and work with other teams in Quantinuum to help achieve technical milestones. This role comprises individual technical contribution, technical leadership, and people-management, in roughly equal parts.

Key Responsibilities:
• Guide day-to-day efforts for quantum error correction, and algorithm development theory
• Provide career development of direct-reporting engineer/scientists
• Work with local and international leadership and technical team leads to determine long-term strategy to achieve high impact technology development
• Collaborate with experimental teams to optimize performance of Quantinuum's quantum computers and maintain a competitive advantage
• Collaborate with other international theory teams to understand high level applications and associated hardware requirements
• Collaborate with the architecture team to improve the performance of next generation machines
• Meet objectives by hiring and developing staff with the right skills
• Lead technical teams to meet goals for programmatic performance, schedule, and scientific excellence
• Help create and maintain awareness of technology demonstrations and scientific excellence via publications, presentations, and other public communications
• Co-own, with other relevant stakeholders, the QEC and Algorithm technology portfolio, including IP development and capture, and long-term development strategy and roadmap

Requirements:
• Master's degree minimum
• Minimum 5+ years of post-graduate experience in theoretical quantum computing
• Minimum 1 year of experience serving as the leader of an advanced technical team (either task leadership or personnel management, or both)
• Due to Contractual requirements, must be a U.S. Person. defined as, U.S. citizen permanent resident or green card holder, workers granted asylum or refugee status

Preferred Qualifications:
• Advanced degree -- Masters or PhD -- in Physics, Engineering, Computer Science or related technical field
• Direct experience with people-management in a technical industry
• A track record of high-quality research evidenced by publications, talks, etc.
• A strong and active network of professional relationships
• Strong organizational & leadership skills; excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Deep knowledge of trapped-ion or AMO systems and quantum benchmarking

Compensation & Benefits: Incentive Eligible - Range posted is inclusive of bonus target when applicable Estimated Salary Wage: $173,000 - $216,000 Annually

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