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As a foundational scientific hire, you will shape the algorithmic direction of the company.
You will conduct deep research into classical and quantum algorithms, design hybrid quantum–classical methods, and prototype new approaches relevant to financial institutions.
You will take ownership of algorithmic development in areas such as algorithmic trading, market making, risk analytics, derivatives pricing, and fraud detection .
This role is ideal for someone who is driven by mathematical elegance, scientific depth, and the ambition to translate quantum research into real-world, commercially meaningful solutions.
Location: UK, Remote Role Type: Full-time Department: Scientific Research Reports to: Chief Scientific Officer
We are a quantum software company, applying cutting edge quantum, quantum inspired, and machine learning research to high impact enterprise use cases.
Our platform connects enterprises with ready-to-run, domain-specific applications and the building blocks behind them. We enable enterprises to turn quantum potential into real world impact on an accelerated timeframe.
As a joint venture of Standard Chartered and Fujitsu, we exist to turn quantum from potential into impact. We build high-performance, domain-intelligent applications, accelerate innovation through collaboration, and make frontier technologies accessible to the diverse innovators who will shape the future.
We are hiring our first Quantum Algorithms Scientist to join the founding scientific team and work directly with the CSO.
· MSc or PhD in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Quantum Computing, or related fields. Preference for deep theoretical domains: differential geometry/topology, topological data analysis (TDA), spectral analysis, information theory, quantum physics/computing.
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· Strong understanding of quantum mechanics, quantum circuits, qubit systems, and advanced quantum computing concepts.
· Solid knowledge of ML theory, optimization, Monte Carlo methods, Fourier transforms, neural networks, and algorithmic complexity.
· Hands-on experience with at least one quantum programming framework.
· Fluency in Python, vectorization and scientific computing libraries (NumPy, SciPy, Pandas).
· Ability to reason rigorously, communicate research clearly, and tackle open-ended scientific problems.
· Passion for the intersection of mathematics, AI, and quantum computing.
· Research publications or open-source contributions.
· Experience with financial modelling, risk analytics, or quantitative methods.
· Understanding of optimization theory (linear/non-linear, continuous/discrete).
· Familiarity with hybrid architectures, variational methods, and tensor networks.
· Some exposure to production systems or data engineering is a plus but not required.
Quantum software solutions for financial and enterprise applications.
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