P
Senior Quantum Applications Architect
Contract type
Ongoing
Work mode
Remote
Experience
Senior · 5+ years
Job description
Research role in PsiQuantum's Quantum Algorithms team, developing and adapting quantum algorithms for fault-tolerant quantum computers and scoping use cases with external partners.
At a glance
- Work mode
- Remote
What you'll do
- Propose initiatives into research and development of quantum algorithms tailored for fault-tolerant quantum computers; act as primary contributor to research programs beyond the current state of the art in quantum algorithms design.
- Work closely with external partners to instantiate, validate and optimize quantum algorithms for use cases across a variety of domains, such as life sciences, industry and sustainability.
- Establish families of benchmarks and problem instances to validate post-classicality of quantum algorithms.
- Guide both the simulation and analysis of resource requirements for fault tolerant implementation of quantum algorithms in photonic quantum computing.
- Translate computational tasks into abstract quantum-algorithm specifications, analyze their asymptotic performance, and define meaningful problem instances beyond the practical reach of classical computation.
- Work closely with PsiQuantum's Compilation team to develop explicit implementations of these algorithms and evaluate their resource requirements on our architecture.
- Formulate and lead broader research programs that draw on the work of other researchers and collaborators.
- Contribute to cross-team initiatives spanning PsiQuantum's applications, architecture, and compilation efforts.
- Lead projects with industrial and research partners, working with domain experts to identify important computational challenges, formulate them as well-defined problems, and map them to appropriate quantum algorithms.
What we're looking for
- 5+ years of research experience (academia or industry) in the field of quantum computing, with focus on algorithms and applications.
- A degree in Physics, Math or Computer Science or equivalent is required.
- Proven team player with an ability to work effectively across departments, sites and time zones.
- Ability to work independently and contribute to fast-moving start-up environment.
- Experience programming in Python, C++ or similar languages.
Nice to have
- PhD in Physics, Math or Computer Science, with a focus on quantum information theory or quantum computation will be preferred.
- Experience with quantum algorithms and compiling in the regime of fault tolerant gates preferred.
- Experience working with partners in academia or industry to analyze real-world quantum applications of interest preferred.
Your team
Quantum Algorithms team
Develops and adapts quantum algorithms, identifies and scopes promising use cases, and analyzes their resource requirements.
Apply
About PsiQuantum
Build the first useful quantum computers
PsiQuantum builds million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems based on silicon photonics, leveraging the advanced semiconductor manufacturing industry. The company also develops the algorithms and software needed to make these systems commercially valuable.
Mission
To build the first useful quantum computers: machines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised.
Key facts
- 2016
- Quantum computing
- Architecture and approach based on silicon photonics
- In 2025, closed a $1 billion funding round valuing the company at $7 billion
- In 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce signed a $100 million Letter of Intent under the CHIPS and Science Act
- $125 million agreement with DARPA under Stage C of its Quantum Benchmarking Initiative
- Broke ground on utility-scale quantum computer in Brisbane, Australia
- Continued building out Chicago site
- CEO Victor Peng; co-founder Jeremy O'Brien now Executive Chairman
- Board joined by Intel's Lip-Bu Tan and Atomico's Niklas Zennström
Partners & customers
GlobalFoundriesAirbusMercedes-BenzBoehringer IngelheimMitsubishi Chemical