Quantum Algorithms Engineer (Advanced and Senior), QML - IQM - Remote - Global
Quantum Algorithms
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Job Description
We are looking for two Quantum Algorithms Engineers (Advanced and Senior levels) to join our Quantum Machine Learning (QML) team. These positions strengthen IQM’s leadership across the stack by advancing quantum machine learning methods and integrating them into real-world computational workflows. As part of the algorithms and applications department, the machine learning team assess, develop and improve quantum machine learning algorithms with the goal of understanding and expanding where quantum computers provide advantage; whether in terms of samples required, algorithm run time, or final predictive performance. We design with the device in mind, incorporating circuit structure, measurement strategy, error-mitigation and correction, using in-house expertise and real hardware implementations to guide our strategy. With this, we aim to deliver meaningful quantum machine learning methods, that do not just satisfy theoretical guarantees but also can be impactful in practice. These positions are based in Munich, Germany, although remote work may be considered.
Company Information
| Location | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Espoo, Finland | 74 |
| Munich, Germany | 25 |
| Remote - Global | 8 |
| Spain | 4 |
| Poland | 4 |
| France | 4 |
| Finland | 3 |
| Finland (Espoo) | 2 |
| Oulu, Finland | 2 |
| Germany (Munich) | 2 |
| IQM Finland (Espoo) | 1 |
| USA | 1 |
| Germany | 1 |
| Helsinki, Finland | 1 |
| Remote - Finland | 1 |
| F1, Finland | 1 |
| Role type | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Quantum Engineer | 12 |
| Software Engineer | 9 |
| Human Resources Specialist | 6 |
| Researcher | 5 |
| Project Manager | 3 |
| Data Engineer | 2 |
| Tax Expert | 1 |
| Senior People Operations Specialist | 1 |
| Team Leader | 1 |
| Talent Acquisition Specialist | 1 |
| Quantum Applications Engineer | 1 |
| Team Leader - IT End-user Services | 1 |
| Mechanical Engineer | 1 |
| Quantum Error Correction Engineer | 1 |
| Engineer | 1 |
| Technician | 1 |
| Software Infrastructure Engineer | 1 |
| Business Solutions Manager | 1 |
| Technical Specialist | 1 |
| Cyber Security Specialist | 1 |
| Quantum Error Correction | 1 |
| System Administrator | 1 |
| Front End Engineer | 1 |
| Data Analyst Internship | 1 |
| IP Manager | 1 |
| Senior Communications Manager | 1 |
| Quantum Theorist | 1 |
| Equipment Engineer | 1 |
| Finance Lead | 1 |
| Sourcing Manager | 1 |
| Head of People Operations | 1 |
| QEC Calibration Engineer | 1 |
| Head of IT | 1 |
| Product Manager | 1 |
| Quantum Integration Engineer | 1 |
| Junior Mechanical Engineer | 1 |
| Senior Quality Assurance Engineer | 1 |
| Service Engineer | 1 |
| Sales Representative | 1 |
| IT Specialist | 1 |
| Treasury Expert | 1 |
| Financial Specialist | 1 |
| Research Engineer | 1 |
| IT Support Intern | 1 |
| Head of Marketing & Communications | 1 |
| Manufacturing Intern | 1 |
| Production Planner | 1 |
| Manufacturing Specialist | 1 |
| Cryo Service Engineer | 1 |
| Process Engineer | 1 |
| Network Specialist | 1 |
| Quantum Error Correction Experiment Engineer | 1 |
| Senior Manager, Strategy | 1 |
| Facility Technician | 1 |
| Team Lead | 1 |
| Hardware Engineer | 1 |
| Legal & IP | 1 |
| Health and Safety Manager | 1 |
| Manufacturing Planner | 1 |
| Business Controller | 1 |
| Role level | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Mid-Level | 24 |
| Senior | 7 |
| Manager | 5 |
| Mid-level | 2 |
| Junior | 2 |
| Intern | 2 |
IQM appears in 134 indexed job postings in JobCrawls' Finland dataset since October 2023. In that historical index, the strongest location signals for this employer are Espoo, Finland, Munich, Germany, and Remote - Global.
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Job Details
Requirements
- Ph.D. in theoretical physics, computer science, mathematics, or a related field, or demonstrably equivalent experience.
- At least 3 years in a postdoctoral or an equivalent industrial position, demonstrating individual research and mentorship capabilities.
- A track record of impactful publications in quantum machine learning.
- Strong background in quantum computing, quantum information, and classical computer science, including algorithm design, complexity and machine learning theory.
- Expert knowledge of quantum algorithms, including quantum signal processing, quantum phase estimation, linear combination of unitaries and amplitude amplification, as well specific quantum machine learning knowledge (e.g. Born machines, QRAM design, quantum kernels/ feature maps).
- Strong analytical, mathematical modelling, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with python, quantum programming frameworks (e.g., Qiskit, Cirq, Qrisp) as well as standard software development practices (git/Github/Gitlab, unit testing, code clarity + standardisation).
- An ability to communicate complex technical concepts and results to audiences ranging from non-technical to experts in the field.
- Experience in leading collaborations, as well as providing technical contributions to cross-discipline projects.
- Knowledge of quantum error correction and superconducting architectures.
- Non-asymptotic resource estimation of either scalable or fault-tolerant algorithms / quantum gadgets.
- Demonstrable experience applying theoretical tools to practical problems, such as classical shadows, MPS/ tensor network approximations, or dynamical Lie algebras.
- Experience contributing to or producing mature software libraries, either for open-source or product purposes.
Education Level
None required