[Hiring] Senior Quantum Algorithm Researcher @NVIDIA

Role Description

As a Senior Quantum Algorithm Researcher, you will help grow the adoption of our products and collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Research teams to drive innovation at the intersection of quantum computing applications and AI. Your work will contribute to NVIDIA quantum product in key areas such as:

• AI methods for quantum algorithm discovery
• Advanced quantum simulations
• Digital twins

NVIDIA’s Quantum group is a small, high-impact team visible both internally within NVIDIA and externally across the global quantum community. We’re looking for passionate quantum algorithm researchers who want to help define the future of the field.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Establish and lead technical collaborations with supercomputing centers (SCCs) on hybrid quantum-classical application development across multiple industry verticals.
• Lead research pathfinding in AI for quantum algorithms.
• Drive the execution of technical results for projects in collaboration with our strategic partnerships, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and customer success.
• Contribute to NVIDIA’s revenue stream through strategic technical engagement and the development of innovative solutions that support customer adoption and long-term partnerships.
• Publish impactful research works and represent NVIDIA at relevant scientific, technical, and industry conferences.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Quantum Computing, Physics, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Over 9 years of experience working on Quantum Algorithms and Applications.
• Demonstrated leadership in technical collaborations with industry partners.
• Excellent programming skills in Python, C++, and a parallel programming model (e.g., CUDA).
• World-class communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to articulate a value proposition to technical and non-technical audiences.
• A track record of research excellence demonstrated in publications and presentations at leading conferences.

Requirements

• Recognized thought-leadership in the cross section of quantum applied research and high-performance computing.
• Experience with the NVIDIA Quantum platform (cuQuantum or CUDA-Q).