Quantum Computing Research Scientist – Computational Methods - Senior Associate

JPMorgan Chase & Co. • New York, NY

5h

About The Position

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and growing team in a fast paced and challenging area? This is a unique opportunity for you to work with Global Technology Applied Research (GTAR) center at JPMorganChase. The goal of GTAR is to design and conduct research across multiple frontier technologies, in order to enable novel discoveries and inventions, and to inform and develop next-generation solutions for the firm’s clients and businesses.
As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist within The Global Technology Applied Research (GTAR), you will develop and scale up high-performance numerical methods to advance the study of quantum algorithms, quantum cryptography, and quantum compilation.
JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.
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Our Corporate Technology team relies on smart, driven people like you to develop applications and provide tech support for all our corporate functions across our network. Your efforts will touch lives all over the financial spectrum and across all our divisions: Global Finance, Corporate Treasury, Risk Management, Human Resources, Compliance, Legal, and within the Corporate Administrative Office. You’ll be part of a team specifically built to meet and exceed our evolving technology needs, as well as our technology controls agenda.

Requirements

• Ph.D. degree in computer science, physics, math, engineering or related fields, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in using GPUs in numerical simulation of quantum systems
• Experience running simulations on many parallel nodes on HPC clusters or supercomputers
• Experience in numerical study of quantum algorithms or systems and documenting the results in scientific papers

Nice To Haves

• Experience developing a successful research program focused on numerical study of quantum algorithms
• Experience with tensor network methods (e.g. MPS, PEPS)
• Knowledge of quantum algorithms for financial problems (e.g., optimization, risk analysis)
• Knowledge of error correction

Responsibilities

• Develop numerical methods for exact and approximate simulation of quantum circuits and dynamics of quantum systems
• Scale up numerical methods on HPC clusters and supercomputers
• Perform large-scale simulations and document the results in scientific papers.
• Implement, maintain, and manage a codebase of quantum simulation techniques.

Benefits

• We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location.
• Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions.
• We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility.
• These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more.
• Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree