Senior Quantum Algorithm Researcher

at Nvidia
📍 World
📍 Canada
📍 United States
USD 184,000-356,500 per year
SENIOR
✅ Remote

SCRAPED

Used Tools & Technologies

Not specified

Required Skills & Competences ?

Python @ 4 Algorithms @ 4 Leadership @ 4 Communication @ 4 Parallel Programming @ 4 CUDA @ 4

Details

At NVIDIA, we address some of the world’s most exciting challenges with our unique approach to accelerated computing. As a Senior Quantum Algorithm Researcher you will help grow the adoption of NVIDIA 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, and digital twins.

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

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • Lead all aspects of and drive the execution of technical results for projects in collaboration with strategic partnerships, including SCCs, leading QPU builders, and researchers, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and customer success.
  • Contribute to NVIDIA’s revenue stream through strategic technical engagement and development of innovative solutions that support customer adoption and long-term partnerships.
  • Publish impactful research and represent NVIDIA at scientific, technical, and industry conferences.

Requirements

  • 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 and C++ and experience with a parallel programming model (e.g., CUDA).
  • World-class communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to articulate value propositions to technical and non-technical audiences.
  • A track record of research excellence demonstrated in publications and presentations at leading conferences.

Ways To Stand Out

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

Compensation & Other Details

  • Base salary ranges:
    • Level 4: 184,000 USD - 299,000 USD
    • Level 5: 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD
  • You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
  • Applications accepted at least until October 31, 2025.
  • NVIDIA is an equal opportunity employer and committed to fostering a diverse work environment.