Staff Benchmarking HDP Researcher
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Canada or Remote USFull-TimeStaff
Salary146,000 USD - 190,000 CAD per year
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Job Details
- Experience
- 7+ years
- Required Skills
- PythonData AnalysisMachine LearningC++
Requirements
- Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 7+ years of experience in research and development, with a proven ability to independently lead complex technical initiatives.
- Strong programming expertise in Python (C++ considered an asset).
- Deep understanding of algorithm development, optimization methods, and related fields such as machine learning, statistical physics, Monte Carlo methods, or numerical modeling.
- Proven ability to analyze, reproduce, and extend complex scientific research and experimental results.
- Strong experience with data analysis, benchmarking, and statistical evaluation of system performance.
- Excellent communication and scientific writing skills, with the ability to present complex findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate across disciplines, influence technical direction, and mentor others.
- Strong problem-solving mindset with a track record of delivering independent research outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Lead and execute advanced research initiatives focused on benchmarking, performance characterization, and optimization of quantum computing systems and hybrid workflows.
- Design, implement, and evaluate quantum-classical hybrid algorithms, identifying opportunities for performance improvements and methodological innovation.
- Develop and scale benchmarking frameworks, tools, and experimental methodologies to improve measurement rigor, reproducibility, and research efficiency.
- Conduct in-depth analysis of experimental results to identify system behavior patterns and guide technical and architectural decisions.
- Critically evaluate academic literature and emerging methodologies, assessing technical validity, reproducibility, and relevance to system development.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including physicists, engineers, and product stakeholders to integrate research findings into system improvements.
- Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance while contributing to best practices and evolving research standards.
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