We are seeking a Computational Scientist in our Broomfield, CO location.

Key Responsibilities:

Create, optimize, and maintain numerical tools to enable key features of trapped-ion quantum computers
Refinement and refactoring of existing numerical tools
Extensively test, document, and maintain existing workflows for the design of surface-electrode ion traps
Develop methods and workflows consisting of electrostatic modeling tools and nonlinear optimization techniques
Collaborate with commercial and experimental teams on research and technology development

YOU MUST HAVE:

Bachelor’s degree minimum
Due to Contractual requirements, must be a U.S. Person defined as, U.S. citizen permanent resident or green card holder, workers granted asylum or refugee status
Due to national security requirements imposed by the U.S. Government, candidates for this position must not be a People's Republic of China national or Russian national unless the candidate is also a U.S. citizen.

WE VALUE:

B.S. in computer science, mathematics, physics, electrical engineering, or a related field
Proficiency in one or more compiled languages such as C, C++, Fortran, or Rust
Experience using HPC clusters, GPUs, and parallel computing techniques
Experience interfacing compiled libraries with Python, including via ctypes or f2py
Experience applying physical principles to optimization problems or numerical simulation
Development of numerical tools for addressing novel physical systems
Experience with numerical optimization techniques, such as convex optimization, genetic algorithms, or optimal control theory
Experience guiding multi-parameter optimization via exploratory but rigorous manual parameter sweeps
Experience scripting between open source and proprietary software for automating workflows
Familiarity with software configuration, delivery, and deployment tools like Git
A history of public-facing work, such as patents, open source repositories, or conference presentations
Teamwork and collaboration
Excellent written and oral communication skills

$80,000 - $101,000 a year

Compensation & Benefits:

Non-Incentive Eligible

The pay range for this role is $80,000 – $101,000 annually. Actual compensation within this range may vary based on the candidate’s skills, educational background, professional experience, and unique qualifications for the role.

Quantinuum is the world leader in quantum computing. The company’s quantum systems deliver the highest performance across all industry benchmarks. Quantinuum’s over 650 employees, including 400+ scientists and engineers, across the US, UK, Germany, and Japan, are driving the quantum computing revolution.

By uniting best-in-class software with high-fidelity hardware, our integrated full-stack approach is accelerating the path to practical quantum computing and scaling its impact across multiple industries.

By joining Quantinuum, you’ll be at the forefront of this transformative revolution, shaping the future of quantum computing, pushing the limits of technology, and making the impossible possible.

What’s in it for you?

A competitive salary and innovative, game-changing work

Flexible work schedule

Employer subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) match for student loan repayment benefit

Equity, 401k retirement savings plan + 12 Paid holidays and generous vacation + sick time

Paid parental leave

Employee discounts

Quantinuum is an equal opportunity employer. You will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal

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