About the role

  • Lead technical work to support the delivery of the QAT’s objectives.
  • Use quantum algorithms, emulators and quantum computers to develop solutions to practical problems and pursue pathways towards quantum advantage.
  • Benchmark and evaluate prototype quantum computers to understand their performance, behaviour, potential utility and suitability for algorithm execution.
  • Use software development kits (SDKs) and tools to code quantum computers.
  • Work on the development of a quantum applications roadmap.
  • Work with enabling technologies to implement and execute quantum algorithms.
  • Build the necessary mathematical models, libraries and codebases to underpin delivery of the technical work and research.
  • Act as the technical lead (PI and/or Co-I) on collaborative projects.
  • Publish non-confidential results appropriately.
  • Present non-confidential work and results in meetings, conferences, workshops and events, both in the UK and internationally.
  • Keep up with the state-of-the-art in quantum computing.
  • Provide technical advice and guidance to junior members of staff.

Requirements

  • Educated to PhD level (or equivalent industry experience) in quantum computing or a closely a related field.
  • Demonstrable track record of research in the field of quantum computing (or a closely related field), such as peer-reviewed publications.
  • Party to delivery of projects and technical work in the field of quantum computing (or a closely related field).
  • Experience of working with quantum algorithms in the areas of simulation, optimisation and/or machine learning, with knowledge in emulation, implementation of algorithms and execution of quantum circuits, as well as the challenges facing the above within the current state-of-the-art.
  • Demonstrable experience in using classical programming languages, such as Python (as a minimum), as well as using programming languages and software development kits (SDKs) to program quantum computers.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly present and disseminate technical work and results and influence internal staff and other stakeholders.
  • Excellent team working and collaboration skills, with a positive attitude towards working in a multidisciplinary team, but also the ability to demonstrate autonomy within the area of responsibility.

Benefits

  • flexible working scheme (subject to business requirements)
  • Defined benefit pension scheme
  • 30 days annual leave allowance
  • 10.5 bank holiday/privilege days

Job title

Applications Engineer

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

£56,509 per year

Degree requirement

Postgraduate Degree

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