2025 Quantum-Inspired - Summer Analyst

Job Description
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and growing team in a fast paced and challenging area? This is a unique opportunity for you to work with Global Technology Applied Research (GTAR) center at JPMorgan Chase & Co.. The goal of GTAR is to design and conduct research across multiple frontier technologies, in order to enable novel discoveries and inventions, and to inform and develop next-generation solutions for the firm's clients and businesses.
As a 2025 Quantum Computing Applied Research Summer Analyst within the Global Technology Applied Research (GTAR) division of JPMorgan Chase & Co., you will have the unique opportunity to advance the state of the art of theory and practice of quantum algorithms. Your professional growth and development will be supported throughout the internship program via project work related to your academic and professional interests, mentorship, interaction with senior stakeholders and more. You will have the opportunity to advance the field of quantum-inspired and randomized algorithms and implement the developed algorithms in performant software. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing team in a fast-paced and challenging area.
Job Responsibilities:

• Solve problems innovatively with a passion for advancing the state of the art of quantum-inspired algorithms.
• Advance the field of quantum-inspired and randomized algorithms and their applications to optimization, machine learning and financial use cases.
• Implement the developed algorithms in performant software.
• Contribute to JPMC's IP by pursuing necessary protections of generated IP.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• 1+ years of experience with quantum-inspired algorithms. Enrolled in Bachelor's program in math, science, engineering, computer science or related fields.
• Demonstrated research ability in quantum-inspired algorithms or related fields
• Experience in scientific technical writing.
• Proficiency in Python or C/C++.
• Experience developing performant codes.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to present findings to a non-technical audience.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience in Randomized algorithms for big-data matrix operations for machine learning (e.g., matrix sketching techniques of least-square regression, locality sensitive hashing techniques for clustering etc).
• Experience in Randomized algorithms for accelerating optimization (e.g., randomized stochastic gradient descent methods).
• Experience in Tensor networks for machine learning and discrete optimization.
• Experience in Marko Chain Monte Carlo or Path Integral Monte-Carlo techniques for discrete Ising solver type optimization
• Experience in accelerating continuous optimization using Nesterov or related acceleration techniques.
• Experience in High-performance computing (e.g., MPI, experience running computational tasks on 100+ nodes).

About Us
JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.
We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set, and location. For those in eligible roles, we offer discretionary incentive compensation which may be awarded in recognition of firm performance and individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans