Quantum Solutions Scientist

Quera Computing
United Kingdom
3 months ago
Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Flexible
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Mid
Education
Masters
Posted
3 Mar 2026 (3 months ago)

Summary

QuEra Computing is seeking a qualified candidate to help develop algorithms and applications in collaboration with external customers, collaborators, and users. With an outcome-oriented mindset, you will work on projects ranging from machine learning, operations research, data science, chemistry, and more. Working individually and as part of a team, you will interact with clients, business partners, collaborators, and other users of quantum computers to implement algorithms, develop use-cases, and create business solutions that leverage near and intermediate-term neutral atom quantum computers.

QuEra Computing is the leader in neutral atom quantum computing, and is a front runner in the race towards utility-scale quantum computing. In this role, you will be at the cutting edge of quantum computing development. Your contributions and ideas will help steer QuEra and the entire field to practical quantum utility.

Qualifications

  • MSc or a Ph.D. degree in applied mathematics, computer science, physics, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience
  • Expert knowledge of at least one of the fields of quantum machine learning, quantum optimization, quantum chemistry, or quantum information science
  • Strong knowledge of the fundamentals of quantum computing and algorithmic primitives
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams
  • Proficiency in Python
  • Strong written and verbal communications skillsin both English and Japanese

Preferred Qualifications

  • Expertise in an industry vertical such as logistics, finance, operations research, chemistry, biotech, engineering, machine learning, or other related field
  • Experience developing client-focused quantum solutions
  • Familiarity with scientific software coding practices and use of software platforms such as GitHub
  • Familiarity with HPC or cloud environments
  • Familiarity with neutral atom quantum computing

QuEra is committed to cultivating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We highly value diversity in our current and future employees and do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

職位:量子ソリューション科学者

勤務地:日本(リモートワーク可/応相談)

職務概要

QuEra Computingでは、社外の顧客・共同研究者・ユーザーと連携しながら、量子アルゴリズムやアプリケーションの開発を推進できる量子ソリューション・サイエンティストを募集しています。

本ポジションでは、成果志向のアプローチを重視し、機械学習、オペレーションズリサーチ、データサイエンス、化学など多様な分野のプロジェクトに取り組みます。クライアントやビジネスパートナーと協働し、アルゴリズムの実装、ユースケースの開発、そして中性原子量子コンピューターを活用したビジネス課題の解決に挑戦していただきます。

QuEra Computingは、中性原子量子コンピューティングの分野で世界をリードする企業であり、実用規模の量子コンピューター実現に向けた最前線に立っています。このポジションでは、あなたのアイデアと研究成果がQuEraおよび業界全体を「実用的な量子コンピューティング(quantum utility)」の時代へと導くことになります。

主な業務内容

  • クライアントや共同研究パートナーとの協働による量子アルゴリズム・アプリケーションの設計および開発
  • 各業界(金融、製造、物流、化学など)における量子コンピューティングのユースケース創出
  • データ分析、モデル開発、アルゴリズム実装を通じた実証実験およびソリューション提案
  • 海外チーム(米国ボストン本社など)との共同研究および技術的コミュニケーション

応募資格

  • 応用数学、計算機科学、物理学、または関連分野の修士号または博士号、もしくは同等の実務経験
  • 量子機械学習、量子最適化、量子化学、または量子情報科学のいずれかの分野における専門的知識
  • 量子コンピューティングの基礎理論およびアルゴリズムに関する深い理解
  • Pythonを用いた開発スキル
  • 優れた英語および日本語でのコミュニケーション能力
  • 学際的・国際的なチームでの協働経験

望ましいスキル・経験

  • 物流、金融、オペレーションズリサーチ、化学、バイオテクノロジー、工学、または機械学習などの分野での専門知識
  • 顧客課題にフォーカスした量子ソリューションの設計・開発経験
  • GitHub等を利用したソフトウェア開発およびバージョン管理経験
  • HPC(高性能計算)またはクラウド環境での開発経験
  • 中性原子量子コンピューティングに関する理解・経験

求める人物像

  • 新しい技術を積極的に学び、チームとともに成長できる方
  • 研究成果を社会実装へとつなげることに情熱を持つ方
  • グローバルな環境でのコミュニケーションを楽しめる方

ダイバーシティとインクルージョン

QuEra社は多様性に富んだ労働環境を育むことを使命としており、機会均等な雇用者であることを誇りとしています。現在および将来の従業員の多様性に高い価値を見出し、採用と昇進のプロセスにおいて、人種、宗教、肌の色、国籍、性別、性自認、性的嗜好、年齢、配偶者の有無、兵役経験の有無、障害の有無、およびその他法律で保護された特性による差別を行いません。

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