Senior Quantum Computing Scientist / Architect (10+ Years Experience)

Company Description

Ensure Risk Advisory LLP specializes in Consulting, Business Services, and Risk Management, offering comprehensive solutions that drive organizational resilience, compliance, and sustainable growth. With certified professionals skilled in audit frameworks, digital transformation, and process improvements, the company is equipped to modernize systems and enhance operational efficiency. Our team has diverse industry experience and expertise in areas such as SAP solutions, project leadership, and full-stack web development. We are committed to delivering measurable value and preparing enterprises for a future-ready business landscape.

We are hiring for one of our valued clients in the Service Industry.

Interested candidates are requested to share their updated resume to contact@ensureriskadvisoryllp.com

with the Subject line "Application for Senior Quantum Computing Scientist / Architect.

Role Description

We are seeking a highly experienced Quantum Computing expert to lead research,

design, and implementation of quantum algorithms, hardware-software integration,

and scalable quantum systems. The role involves shaping next-generation quantum

technologies across areas such as quantum algorithms, error correction, quantum

machine learning, and hybrid quantum-classical systems.

This position is typically found in organizations like IBM (IBM Quantum), Google

(Google Quantum AI), Microsoft (Azure Quantum), and Rigetti Computing, as well as

national labs and advanced research institutions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Quantum Algorithm Development

Design and optimize advanced quantum algorithms (e.g., Shors, Grovers,

variational algorithms)

Develop hybrid quantum-classical workflows

Explore quantum advantage in real-world applications (cryptography,

chemistry, optimization, finance)

2. Quantum Hardware & Architecture Collaboration

Work closely with hardware teams to improve qubit fidelity, coherence, and

scalability

Contribute to architecture design of quantum processors and control systems

Evaluate superconducting, trapped-ion, photonic, or neutral-atom platforms

3. Quantum Error Correction & Noise Mitigation

Develop error correction codes (surface codes, stabilizer codes)

Reduce decoherence and gate errors in NISQ devices

Improve fault-tolerant quantum computing architectures

4. Software & Framework Leadership

Build or extend quantum SDKs and frameworks (e.g., Qiskit, Cirq,

PennyLane)

Optimize quantum circuit compilation and transpilation

Lead development of simulation environments for quantum systems

5. Research & Innovation

Publish in top journals and conferences (Nature Quantum Information, QIP,

APS)

File patents in quantum technologies

Lead cutting-edge research projects and external collaborations

6. Team Leadership

Mentor PhD-level researchers and engineers

Lead cross-functional teams across physics, computer science, and

engineering

Define technical strategy for quantum roadmap

Required Qualifications

PhD or equivalent experience in Quantum Computing (academic_field),

Physics, Computer Science, or related discipline

10+ years of experience in quantum research or advanced quantum

engineering

Strong expertise in:

o Quantum mechanics and linear algebra

o Quantum circuit design and simulation

o Quantum error correction theory

Proven contributions to quantum computing research or industry systems

Experience with quantum frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq, PennyLane, etc.)

Preferred Skills

Experience with superconducting or trapped-ion qubit systems

Background in high-performance computing (HPC)

Knowledge of cryptography and post-quantum security

Machine learning applied to quantum systems

Strong publication and patent record