Rust Jobs for Rustaceans

Key Responsibilities:

• Liaise with researchers in the applications team to understand their software needs and the requirements of current research projects.
• Design and implement high-quality software solutions to enable applications research and ensure the software is correct, well-tested, and maintained.
• Integrate key libraries with Quantum Motion’s public software stack, designed for use by researchers worldwide.
• Carry out numerics experiments to verify findings in research projects, including runs on high-performance compute resources and GPUs.
• Work with partners in industry to transform applications-focused problems to a quantum algorithm.
• Assist software efforts within the wider theory team at Quantum Motion, such as quantum error correction and hardware modelling.

Requirements:

• Advanced degree in computer science, physics, maths, engineering, or a related discipline.
• In-depth experience of developing software in high-level scientific languages such as Python or Julia.
• An understanding of software development practices, such as use of Git / GitHub, testing, and documentation.
• Familiarity with a low-level programming language such as C++ or Rust.
• Track record of applying software to research-level problems and an enthusiasm to work with researchers in the applications team to support ongoing projects.
• Demonstrations of understanding user requirements and developing high-quality software solutions.
• Strong collaborative mindset with good communication and interpersonal skills.
• An inquisitive nature and logical approach to problem solving. A passion for tackling big challenges and, in particular, for developing quantum computers.

Desirable:

• Evidence of developing software for quantum computing applications
• Experience with quantum software tools such as qualtran, Qiskit, QuEST, or PennyLane.
• Previous use of high-performance compute facilities or GPUs.
• Development or maintenance of an open source software project.
• Ability to use Mathematica, which is sometimes used as a tool by researchers in the applications team.
• Experience with computational chemistry tools such as Gaussian, ORCA, or PySCF.
• Experience with programming low-level hardware such as FPGAs and ASICs.

We are open to part-time applications and those who would like to maintain a joint role in academia. This role is hybrid, with the expectation of at least one day per week spent in our London office.

Benefits:

• Be part of a creative, world-leading team
• Competitive salary and share options scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Assurance
• Cycle-to-work Scheme
• Flexible working
• Hybrid Central London location