Lead Physicist - 1660

Science Led, Enterprise Driven - Accelerating Quantum Computing

Quantinuum is the world's largest integrated quantum company, pioneering powerful quantum computers and advanced software solutions. Quantinuum's technology drives breakthroughs in materials discovery, cybersecurity, and next-gen quantum AI. With approximately 500 employees, including 370+ scientists and engineers, Quantinuum leads the quantum computing revolution across continents.

We unite best-in-class software with high-fidelity hardware to accelerate quantum computing. With integrated full-stack technology, our world-class team is rapidly scaling quantum computing.

Quantinuum recently secured $300m in funding, visit our news pages to learn more about this and other Quantinuum scientific breakthroughs and achievements: https://www.quantinuum.com/news

We are seeking a Lead Physicist in our Broomfield, CO Location.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work directly with other theorists and experimentalists to model trapped-ion quantum computers, measure and characterize performance, and propose methods for improvement

• Communicate ground-breaking results both internally and externally through publications and presentations

• Develop, implement, and oversee best scientific practices across the theory team

YOU MUST HAVE:

• PhD prior to start

• Minimum of 8+ years (PhD inclusive) experience with quantum computing theory

WE VALUE:

• Completed PhD in Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science or related field with background in atomic physics and/or quantum benchmarking

• Knowledge of trapped-ion quantum computers

• Experience working with quantum computing hardware

• Experience working with experimentalists

• Experience operating as a team leader on a variety of projects and programs

• Formal background in theoretical physics with a proven track record of solving outstanding and challenging problems

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with published results within their field of research.

• As a top candidate, you will have strong organizational and leadership skills, and be good at working and negotiating with customers and partners

$143,000 - $179,000 a year

Compensation & Benefits:

Range posted is inclusive of bonus target when applicable

Estimated Salary Wage: $143,000 - $179,000 Annually

What is in it for you?

A competitive salary and innovative, game-changing work

Flexible work schedule

For full-time employees, we offer: Employer subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance; Equity, 401k retirement savings plan+ 12 Paid holidays and generous vacation+ sick time

Quantinuum is a team of over 450+ people. Among them you'll find the world's leading quantum computing hardware and software experts; Not only are they driven to discover the future, but they are also committed to change the world for the better

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.