Senior Scientist, Quantum Compilation

Q-CTRL

Research Scientist focusing on quantum compilation at Q-CTRL, an AI-powered quantum control infrastructure software leader. Developing innovative methods and tools for optimizing quantum performance.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $135,000 - $205,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

NumpyPythonPyTorchScikit-Learn

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop efficient and reliable methods and tools that solve challenges facing real quantum computers.
Stay informed about the latest advances in quantum computing and quantum control, and leverage this knowledge to implement and refine cutting-edge methodologies.
Utilize methods from a range of fields, including control theory, optimization, machine learning, computer science, and data analysis.
Create code for optimizing quantum algorithms, applications, and quantum error correction schemes.
Collaborate with engineering teams to translate your ideas into production-quality software.
Explain and present your work in clear and accessible language.
Write articles for publication in peer-reviewed journals, attend and present your work at conferences, and collaborate with other industrial and academic research groups.
Use open-source scientific computing packages like Qiskit, NumPy, Networkx, Scipy, Scikit-learn, and PyTorch to build high-quality research code to develop, demonstrate, and test new algorithms and methods.

Requirements

What you’ll need

An advanced degree in Physics, Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related discipline. A PhD is preferred, but we will also consider exceptional individuals with previous industry experience.
Expertise in quantum computing, quantum algorithms, or quantum control. Specifically, for this role we would like to see expertise in quantum circuit compilation, qubit routing, or layout selection.
A track record of conducting impactful research, demonstrated through publications and/or presentations in well-regarded journals and/or conferences.
Experience in developing software for scientific experiments using one of the commonly-used languages such as Python, Julia, Matlab, or Mathematica (our team primarily uses Python).

Benefits

Comp & perks

flexibility
equity potential
competitive benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

quantum computingquantum algorithmsquantum controlcontrol theoryoptimizationmachine learningdata analysissoftware developmentquantum error correctionquantum circuit compilation

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationpresentationwritingresearch

Certifications

PhD in PhysicsPhD in EngineeringPhD in MathematicsPhD in Computer Science