Senior Advanced Computational Scientist - 382

We are seeking a Sr. Advanced Computational Scientist in our Broomfield, CO, Brooklyn Park, MN or Albuquerque, New Mexico Locations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain numerical tools to enable key features of trapped-ion quantum computers.
• Develop methods and algorithms for the design of surface-electrode ion traps using electrostatic modeling tools and nonlinear optimization techniques.
• Collaborate with commercial and experimental teams on research and technology development.
• You will develop project plans to deliver numerical tools as part of a broader commercial strategy.

YOU MUST HAVE:

• PhD completed prior to start
• Minimum of 2 years of post-PhD experience applying physical principles to optimization problems or numerical simulation
• Due to Contractual requirements, must be a U.S. Person. defined as, U.S. citizen permanent resident or green card holder, workers granted asylum or refugee status
• Due to national security requirements imposed by the U.S. Government, candidates for this position must not be a People's Republic of China national or Russian national unless the candidate is also a U.S. citizen.

WE VALUE:

• PhD in applied mathematics, computer science, physics, electrical engineering, or a related field
• Development of numerical tools for addressing novel physical systems
• Experience applying physical principles to optimization problems or numerical simulation
• Experience with numerical optimization techniques, such as convex optimization, genetic algorithms, or optimal control theory
• Proficiency in one or more compiled languages such as C, C++, Fortran, or Rust
• Experience with configuring and analyzing BEM and/or FEM models
• Experience using HPC clusters, GPUs, or other parallel computing techniques
• Experience interfacing compiled libraries with Python, including via ctypes or f2py
• A history of public-facing work, such as patents, open source repositories, or conference presentations
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

$140,000 - $175,000 a year

Compensation & Benefits:

Non-Incentive Eligible

Estimated Salary Wage: $140,000 - $175,000 Annually

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.

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

What's in it for you?

A competitive salary and innovative, game-changing work

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match for student loan repayment benefit

Employer subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance

Equity, 401k retirement savings plan+ 12 Paid holidays and generous vacation+ sick time

Paid parental leave

Employee discounts

Quantinuum is an 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.