Senior Research Scientist, Workflow Tools Pathfinding, Quantum AI

• Drive the prototyping and pathfinding efforts for next-generation, reconfigurable quantum workflows in quantum computing experiments on processors, and how computations are done on a real, noisy quantum processor.
• Own the end-to-end mission from initial concept to validated experimental results.
• Partner closely with Theory, Experiment, and Software Engineering teams to integrate complex quantum systems into a cohesive application stack, including components like dynamical decoupling and quantum error mitigation.
• Influence the long-term technical roadmap for quantum experiments, ensuring research breakthroughs translate into validated and scalable workflow tools.
• Facilitate the transition of research prototypes to mature useful workflow tools.

Minimum qualifications:

• PhD in Physics, Quantum Information, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3 years of experience in scientific computing and the theoretical or numerical modeling of quantum systems.
• Experience in software development and prototyping for quantum hardware (e.g., using Cirq, Qiskit, or similar frameworks).

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience contributing to or leading high-impact projects within large-scale industry or scientific collaborations.
  
• Familiarity with quantum error mitigation, characterization methods, or hardware-aware optimization techniques.
• Proven track record in rapid prototyping and successfully transferring research technology to production-grade software teams.
  
• Demonstrated expertise in managing large-scale experimental data, including complex circuit generation sweeps and job execution management.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to bridge the gap between theoretical research and experimental execution.

• PhD in Physics, Quantum Information, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3 years of experience in scientific computing and the theoretical or numerical modeling of quantum systems.
• Experience in software development and prototyping for quantum hardware (e.g., using Cirq, Qiskit, or similar frameworks).