Machine Learning Scientist: AI for Quantum

Designing, building, programming, and using a quantum computer poses numerous challenges. Modern AI methods show promise in tackling them, and such a project requires quantum computing scientists to identify use cases and design experiments. At Quantinuum we are currently forming a new team to implement our AI strategy, successful applicants will have the opportunity to help us build this. 

As a Machine learning scientist in the AI for Quantum team, you will  design ML experiments, in collaboration with ML engineers and quantum computing scientists, leading the development of tools and frameworks applying AI techniques to quantum computing to solve hard problems in the quantum computing stack. Specifically, the successful applicant will have access to Quantinuum’s highest quality quantum computers. Example applications can include circuit optimisation, designing quantum algorithms and error mitigation or correction strategies, and in general setups in which AI models work in synergy with quantum computers to solve problems inaccessible to either technology independently. 

Responsibilities:

• Research novel use cases of machine learning and AI for quantum program synthesis;
• Discover high impact problems which Quantinuum can uniquely solve;
• Collaborate closely with engineering team, product management, and other architects;
• Attend and speak at relevant scientific, technical and industry conferences where necessary.

Key Requirements:

• Master’s Degree or  Ph.D in Physics, Computer Science, Chemistry, Applied Mathematics, or related engineering field or equivalent experience;
• Experience in applied AI for scientific problems;
• Familiarity with quantum computing;
• Familiarity with literature regarding quantum advantage.  

Desirable Skills:

• Familiarity with quantum computing concepts, or a related field such as quantum many-body physics;
• Experience in large-scale machine learning (large language models, reinforcement learning)  ;
• Experience leveraging high-performance computing (e.g. distributed multi-node, multi-GPU platforms). 

What is in it for you?

Working alongside a highly talented team, with leading names in the quantum computing industry. We offer a highly competitive package, equity, 28 days of paid holiday (in addition to public holidays), a workplace pension, a positive approach to flexible working and enhanced parental and adoption benefits.

About Us:

Science Led, Enterprise Driven – Accelerating Quantum Computing

Quantinuum is the world’s largest integrated quantum company, pioneering powerful quantum computers and advanced software solutions. Quantinuum’s technology drives breakthroughs in materials discovery, cybersecurity, and next-gen quantum AI. With approximately 500 employees, including 370+ scientists and engineers, Quantinuum leads the quantum computing revolution across continents. 

We unite best-in-class software with high-fidelity hardware to accelerate quantum computing. With integrated full-stack technology, our world-class team is rapidly scaling quantum computing. We’re hiring the world’s best talent to make it happen. Join us! 

Quantinuum recently secured $300m in funding, visit our news pages to learn more about this and other Quantinuum scientific breakthroughs and achievements: https://www.quantinuum.com/news.

Please note that employment with us is subject to successfully passing our pre-employment screening checks. We are an inclusive 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.