Your role and responsibilities
As a Senior Research Scientist: Quantum Applications & Information Theory, you will perform research covering a broad array of topics in Quantum computing and information theory, requiring expertise in areas such as Quantum information processing with superconducting circuits and algorithms and complexity theory. Your work will have a real impact on IBM Products and Services through individual contributions and/or contributions of the team(s) / Challenge(s) led.
Your primary responsibilities will include:
• Lead Research Initiatives: Perform research in Quantum computing and information theory, covering topics such as Quantum information processing with superconducting circuits, algorithms and complexity theory, and verification and validation of Quantum systems.
• Drive Technical Strategy: Influence the functional & IBM strategy, with a deep understanding of organizational resources, priorities, needs, and policies, and contribute to making complex strategic decisions that require deep technical knowledge.
• Mentor and Collaborate: Mentor multiple people inside and outside the organization in both technical and career capacities, and initiate & build new relationships with technical or business leaders.
• Advance Quantum Computing: Develop expertise in areas such as theory of superconducting circuits, condensed matter theory, error correction, and fault-tolerance for realizing large-scale quantum computation.
• Foster Innovation: Contribute to the development of new ideas and solutions, applying expertise in Quantum computing and information theory to drive innovation and growth.
Required education
Doctorate Degree
Preferred education
Doctorate Degree
Required technical and professional expertise
• Deep Expertise in Quantum Computing: Experience with quantum information processing, superconducting circuits, algorithms, and complexity theory, with the ability to apply this knowledge to drive innovation and growth.
• Advanced Research Skills: Certification in or experience with verification and validation of Quantum systems, communication theory, and fundamental limits in information processing.
• Technical Leadership: Experience in leading research initiatives and driving technical strategy, with a deep understanding of organizational resources, priorities, needs, and policies.
• Expertise in Condensed Matter Theory: Experience with theory of superconducting circuits, condensed matter theory, error correction, and fault-tolerance for realizing large-scale quantum computation.
• Strategic Decision-Making: Experience in making complex strategic decisions that require deep technical knowledge, with the ability to mentor and collaborate with technical and business leaders.
Preferred technical and professional experience
• Advanced Quantum Algorithms: Experience with developing and applying advanced quantum algorithms, including those related to quantum information processing and complexity theory.
• Quantum System Validation: Certification in or experience with verification and validation of Quantum systems, including communication theory and fundamental limits in information processing.
• Condensed Matter Expertise: Experience with theory of superconducting circuits, condensed matter theory, error correction, and fault-tolerance for realizing large-scale quantum computation.
OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS
IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to:
- Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being
- Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs
- Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law
- Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals
- Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences
We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.
This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role.
IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.
The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.
