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About the Role

This role focuses on tailoring high-level quantum algorithms to run on Quantum Motion's hardware. Successful candidates will be familiar with established quantum algorithms and the compilation tools required to map circuits to a target gate set. You will research and develop processes to run circuits on target architectures while considering quantum error correction schemes and hardware specifics, monitoring resource consumption. This role provides a critical interface between applications and hardware development, identifying algorithms compatible with future hardware iterations. It offers a rare opportunity to be an early employee at a startup shaping the future of quantum computing, with multiple opportunities for professional growth and impact.

Responsibilities

Develop processes to map high-level quantum algorithms to a hardware-compatible instruction set for fault-tolerant computation.
Understand tradeoffs between various quantum error correction tools and identify the best choice.
Factor architecture-level requirements and capabilities into the algorithm-to-hardware breakdown.
Account for resources required to run a target algorithm, including qubit count and runtime.
Collaborate with researchers to identify new directions and communicate constraints of existing approaches.
Work with software engineers to automate parts of the compilation process.
Present research results at internal and external meetings and events.

Requirements

Top-tier education and PhD in physics, mathematics, computer science, or a related discipline.
Track record of research in quantum computing, including work on applications, algorithms, architectures, or quantum error correction.
Knowledge of commonly-used algorithmic techniques (e.g., quantum phase estimation, block encodings, amplitude amplification).
Familiarity with common error correction techniques (e.g., surface codes, magic state distillation).
Experience writing up results in reports or scientific journals.
Ability to clearly present scientific work to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Enthusiasm to travel for conferences and other events.
Familiarity with using Python for research and development.
Strong collaborative mindset with good communication and interpersonal skills.
Inquisitive nature and logical approach to problem-solving.
Passion for tackling big challenges and developing quantum computers.
Prior work or expertise relating to emerging “good quantum LDPC” codes, their decoders, etc. (Desirable)
Understanding of silicon-spin hardware systems is a bonus (Desirable).
Examples of previous work compiling quantum algorithms to a target architecture, including resource accounting (Desirable).
Prior experience in the quantum computing industry or a startup environment (Desirable).
Proficiency with quantum software tools such as qualtran, Qiskit, QuEST, or PennyLane (Desirable).
Use of quantum intermediate representations such as QASM or QIR (Desirable).
Experience optimising and running software scripts on HPC resources, including the use of GPUs (Desirable).

Skills

Quantum algorithms
Compilation tools
Quantum error correction
Surface code
Resource state production
Python
Communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Problem-solving
Quantum LDPC codes (Desirable)
Silicon-spin hardware (Desirable)
Qualtran (Desirable)
Qiskit (Desirable)
QuEST (Desirable)
PennyLane (Desirable)
QASM (Desirable)
QIR (Desirable)
HPC resource management (Desirable)
GPU usage (Desirable)

Location

London
Australia (Sydney)
Spain (San Sebastián)

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

PhD required
Early employee

Education Level

PhD in physics, mathematics, computer science, or a related discipline

Benefits

Competitive salary
Share options scheme
Contributory pension scheme
Group private medical insurance scheme
Life Assurance
Cycle-to-work Scheme

About the Company

Quantum Motion is a fast-growing quantum computing scale-up based in London.
Founded by internationally renowned researchers from UCL and Oxford University with over 40 years of experience in developing qubits and quantum computing architectures.
Develops quantum processors based on industrial-grade silicon chips with the potential to transform computing power in areas like materials modelling, medicine, and artificial intelligence.
Listed annually in the “Top 100 Startups worth watching” by EE Times since 2021.
Technology breakthroughs featured in The Telegraph, BBC, and the New Statesman.
Chairman is co-founder of Cadence and Synopsys.
Backed by investors including Bosch Ventures, Porsche SE, Sony Innovation Fund, Oxford Sciences Innovations, INKEF Capital, and Octopus Ventures.
Raised over £62 million in equity and grant funding.
Comprises a team of quantum engineers, IC engineers, quantum computing theoreticians, and software engineers.
Fosters a collaborative and interdisciplinary culture suitable for cutting-edge R&D.
Team of 100+ employees based in London and Oxford, with international offices in Australia (Sydney) and Spain (San Sebastián).

Equal Opportunity

Quantum Motion is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate based on age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, colour, religion, disability status, marital status, pregnancy, gender reassignment or any other protected characteristics covered by the Equality Act 2010.