Quantum Computing Scientist - Product Research Hybrid
Quantum Computing Scientist - Product Research Hybrid
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About Xanadu
Xanadus mission is to build quantum computers that are useful and available to people everywhere.
At Xanadu we are learners innovators researchers collaborators and problem solvers. We are creating something that has never been built before. What we are doing is extremely hard the classic moon shot. Few people in their life will be able to be a part of something like this where if we are successful the technologies we develop will solve some of the worlds most challenging problems and literally change the world. And that is something to be excited about!
Your Role and Responsibilities
Xanadu is an industry leader in the burgeoning area of quantum software. In this role you will be working on the product team contributing to our flagship Pythonbased quantum software library PennyLane. Drawing on your technical background you will be responsible for building and maintaining the product vision for one or more specific focus areas within PennyLane (e.g. quantum chemistry quantum machine learning highperformance computing compilation) with a goal to build quantum software that provides value to quantum computing researchers.
At Xanadu you will:
- Develop a deep understanding of the needs and motivations of quantum computing researchers to inform the software roadmap.
- Stay up to date identifying opportunities and problems in a fastmoving research and software landscape.
- Collaborate with technical research teams to identify underlying issues and challenges and effectively communicate this to internal stakeholders.
- Translate researcher problems into software solutions with achievable nearterm milestones via clear comprehensive product requirements.
- Guide software user interfaces and documentation to ensure functionality is cohesive and intuitive.
- Work alongside developers researchers and content creators to bring value and build effective solutions.
- Position and communicate compelling software features and benefits to researchers.
- Continuously evaluate the impact and usage of software functionality and use this to drive strategic decisions.
Basic qualifications and experience
- Bachelors Degree in Physics Mathematics Engineering Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Experience working with technical scientific or software products (deep tech field preferred).
- Experience with the scientific Python ecosystem.
- Experience with scientific research processes and tools.
- Experience with quantum computing and the quantum software ecosystem (PennyLane Qiskit Braket Cirq).
- Proven ability to lead complex projects and work crossfunctionally across the organization while navigating ambiguity.
- Meticulous attention to detail.
- Ability to analyze data and extract actionable insights.
- Collaborated with technical experts to define requirements and develop software solutions.
- Ability to engage confidently with technical partners to discuss and summarize technical topics without necessarily being an expert in those areas.
Preferred qualifications and experience
- Masters or PhD Degree in Physics Mathematics Engineering Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Experience developing technical scientific or software products (deep tech field preferred).
- Proven track record of defining and executing a longterm vision for a product service or software library.
- Track record in working closely with software developers and technical writers to develop and refine product requirements create solutions and get buyin from stakeholders.
- Ability to understand complex mathematical concepts at a highlevel.
- Subject matter expertise in any of the following:
- Quantum chemistry
- Machine learning
- Automatic differentiation
- Highperformance computing
- Compilation
- Experience with opensource software projects.
- Experience with Python.
- Experience with version control tools and services (Git GitHub).
Mission: To build quantum computers that are useful and available to people everywhere.
Values: Our values are important. They are fundamental and lay the foundation for culture at Xanadu. Learn more about our values here.
At Xanadu we are committed to building an inclusive safe and equitable culture and fostering an environment where our employees feel included valued and heard. We are committed to meeting the needs of all individuals and support a barrierfree workplace. Should you require accommodations at any point during the recruitment process please contact Recruiting at .
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
