Hybrid Applications Engineer

at UK Research and Innovation

• Job title: Applications Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: £56,509 per year
• Degree requirement: Postgraduate Degree
• Tech skills: Python
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Didcot, United Kingdom

About the role

• Senior Applications Engineer at the National Quantum Computing Centre. Focusing on quantum applications and collaborations in quantum computing advancements.

Responsibilities

• 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