Quantum Computing Research - Lead Software Engineer

Job Description
We have an exciting and rewarding opportunity for you to take your software engineering career to the next level.
As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Chief Technology Office's Global Technology & Applied Research team, you serve as a seasoned member of an agile team to design and deliver trusted market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way. You are responsible for carrying out critical technology solutions across multiple technical areas within various business functions in support of the firm's business objectives. You work in close collaboration with the quantum algorithms research team.
Job responsibilities

• Lead quantum software projects
• Develop and maintain software implementing quantum algorithms and integrating them with error correction and fault tolerance
• Work with quantum algorithm researchers to support their research efforts by providing reliable software implementations of algorithms
• Work with quantum error-correction researchers to develop and maintain error-correction research software, and integrate algorithms with error correction across hardware platforms
• Develop software to support experiments on quantum hardware
• Contribute to JPMC's IP by pursuing necessary protections of generated IP

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience
• Bachelor's degree combined with 4+ years of quantum computing industry experience or Master's or Ph.D. degree in computer science, physics, math, engineering or related fields combined with 2+ years of quantum computing industry experience
• Demonstrated ability to maintain or develop to quantum computing software
• Proficiency in Python
• Experience developing of quantum software (e.g., Qiskit, PennyLane, Cirq)
• Experience leading software projects

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Proficiency in C / C++ / Rust / Julia
• Experience implementing quantum algorithms for optimization (e.g., QAOA, quantum adiabatic algorithm, quantum walks)
• Experience implementing quantum algorithms for machine learning (e.g., quantum algorithms for linear systems, PCA, classification)
• Experience implementing quantum linear algebra (e.g., LCU, QSVT)
• Experience in compilation of quantum algorithms to fault-tolerant architectures
• Experience in simulation of quantum algorithms (e.g., MPS, PEPS, tensor networks)
• Experience in finance is a plus, though no prior familiarity with financial use cases is required.

About Us
JPMorgan Chase & Co., 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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans
About the Team
The Chief Technology Office oversees enabling components inclusive of the top quality engineering and architecture tools and practices, key program management and processes as well as the technology workforce strategy required to make us a leading technology company for our customers, clients and colleagues around the world.
High Risk Roles (HRR) are sensitive roles within the technology organization that require high assurance of the integrity of staff by virtue of 1) sensitive cybersecurity and technology functions they perform within systems or 2) information they receive regarding sensitive cybersecurity or technology matters. Users in these roles are subject to enhanced pre-hire screening which includes both criminal and credit background checks (as allowed by law). The enhanced screening will need to be successfully completed prior to commencing employment or assignment.