A global automotive company is seeking a senior research scientist for research and engineering activities in quantum computing (QC). The organization is made up of a mixture of research scientists and engineers who work together to solve the most challenging problems in AI and related fields. As a Senior Scientist, you will conduct investigation of quantum computing applications to intelligent systems. You will be the first team member and a representative for QC in the company. This position requires research and engineering skills, solid knowledge in computer science and areas of mathematics related to quantum computing. Previous experience in developing and deploying quantum computing software in hybrid or standalone context is a big plus.

Responsibilities:

• This hands-on position requires self-directed and motivated individuals who will be a part of the research staff at HRI-US with responsibilities that include:
• Explore the direction of research and engineering in QC
• Help establish collaboration with external partners. Conduct ongoing scientific and engineering project activities for established collaborations.
• Challenge the gap between quantum computing reality and Honda applications
• Thoroughly investigate and understand QC possibilities and apply selected algorithms to Honda applications. Create PoC systems to demonstrate QC capabilities.
• Participate in QC and hybrid system software engineering activities such as algorithm design, system architecture, requirements analysis, quality improvement and performance evaluation.
• Proactively expand QC applicability across domains based on keen insights from ongoing industry developments.

Required Skillset:

• Deep principled and algorithmic knowledge in Quantum Computing
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Exposure and solid understanding of QC languages and platforms such as Qiskit, Braket, Cirq.
• Experience in engineering software that requires advanced knowledge in mathematics such as tensor calculus, complex algebra, numerical simulation
• PhD or equivalent in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or related field

Bonus Skillset:

• Exposure to quantum computing cloud platforms such as IBM Quantum, AWS Braket, Google Quantum AI.
• Exposure or experience with multiple quantum programming paradigms, such as circuit-based and quantum annealing.
• Knowledge of quantum machine learning libraries such as PennyLane.

Duration: 

Location: San Jose, CA