Science Led, Enterprise Driven – Accelerating Quantum Computing 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 We are seeking a Theory QEC and Algorithm Development Manager in our Broomfield, CO Location.
Quantinuum is seeking a highly qualified individual to lead a theory team focusing on quantum error correction and algorithm development.
The manager in this position will lead and mentor theoretical physicists, have responsibility for understanding the larger teams' needs in both technology development and commercial systems, set day-to-day priorities, and work with other teams in Quantinuum to help achieve technical milestones.
This role comprises individual technical contribution, technical leadership, and people-management, in roughly equal parts.
As such, candidates will boast a broad understanding in quantum computing and trapped-ion systems.
Key Responsibilities: Guide day-to-day efforts for quantum error correction, and algorithm development theory Provide career development of direct-reporting engineer/scientists Work with local and international leadership and technical team leads to determine long-term strategy to achieve high impact technology development Collaborate with experimental teams to optimize performance of Quantinuum's quantum computers and maintain a competitive advantage Collaborate with other international theory teams to understand high level applications and associated hardware requirements Collaborate with the architecture team to improve the performance of next generation machines Meet objectives by hiring and developing staff with the right skills Lead technical teams to meet goals for programmatic performance, schedule, and scientific excellence Help create and maintain awareness of technology demonstrations and scientific excellence via publications, presentations, and other public communications Co-own, with other relevant stakeholders, the QEC and Algorithm technology portfolio, including IP development and capture, and long-term development strategy and roadmap YOU MUST HAVE: Master's degree minimum Minimum 5+ years of post-graduate experience in theoretical quantum computing Minimum 1 year of experience serving as the leader of an advanced technical team (either task leadership or personnel management, or both) Due to Contractual requirements, must be a U.S.
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defined as, U.S. citizen permanent resident or green card holder, workers granted asylum or refugee status WE VALUE: Advanced degree -- Masters or PhD -- in Physics, Engineering, Computer Science or related technical field preferred Direct experience with people-management in a technical industry A track record of high-quality research evidenced by publications, talks, etc.
A strong and active network of professional relationships Strong organizational & leadership skills; excellent written and verbal communication skills Deep knowledge of trapped-ion or AMO systems and quantum benchmarking Compensation & Benefits: Incentive Eligible - Range posted is inclusive of bonus target when applicable Estimated Salary Wage: $173,000 - $216,000 Annually PI254171710