Principle Quantum Applications Scientist - 731

Quantinuum • Broomfield, CO

14d • $192,000 - $240,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Principal Quantum Applications Scientist in our Broomfield, CO Location. This person will conduct evaluations of quantum applications specific to Quantinuum’s quantum hardware roadmap. They will explore what applications may be feasible to run on various systems and evaluate value and resource requirements. The candidate should also have excellent technical writing and collaboration skills as they will prepare external facing documents and work cross functionally between hardware, QEC/Theory, and applications teams.

Quantinuum is the world leader in quantum computing. The company’s quantum systems deliver the highest performance across all industry benchmarks. Quantinuum’s over 650 employees, including 400+ scientists and engineers, across the US, UK, Germany, and Japan, are driving the quantum computing revolution.
By uniting best-in-class software with high-fidelity hardware, our integrated full-stack approach is accelerating the path to practical quantum computing and scaling its impact across multiple industries.
By joining Quantinuum, you’ll be at the forefront of this transformative revolution, shaping the future of quantum computing, pushing the limits of technology, and making the impossible possible.
What’s in it for you?
A competitive salary and innovative, game-changing work
Flexible work schedule
Employer subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) match for student loan repayment benefit
Equity, 401k retirement savings plan + 12 Paid holidays and generous vacation + sick time
Paid parental leave
Employee discounts
Quantinuum is an equal opportunity employer. You will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal

Requirements

• Master’s degree minimum
• Minimum 8 + years working in industrial research programs
• 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.
• Due to national security requirements imposed by the U.S. Government, candidates for this position must not be a People's Republic of China national or Russian national unless the candidate is also a U.S. citizen.

Nice To Haves

• PhD in Physics, Mathematics, or a related field
• Strong understanding of quantum algorithms or experience developing quantum algorithms
• Expertise with computational/quantum chemistry, biopharma, or optimization applications
• Strong scientific communication and technical writing skills
• Experience integrating emerging technologies into existing business processes

Responsibilities

• Conduct cross industry evaluation of state-of-the-art quantum applications for trapped ion quantum computers
• Evaluate quantum algorithm scaling behavior, trade-offs, and cross-over points for various applications run on trapped-ion quantum computers
• Collaborate with teams that develop quantum algorithms, benchmarking, and applications on quantum solutions business proposals
• Map quantum algorithms into real-world business processes.
• Benchmark algorithms and applications
• Communicate technical results through documentation, reports, and presentations
• Report to internal/external customers and senior management, using both technical and non-technical language
• Conduct risk analysis and develop mitigation plans for quantum algorithms and applications research and development roadmap

Benefits

• A competitive salary and innovative, game-changing work
• Flexible work schedule
• Employer subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) match for student loan repayment benefit
• Equity, 401k retirement savings plan + 12 Paid holidays and generous vacation + sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Employee discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal