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 Quantum Computing Research Scientist - Executive Director within the Global Technology Applied Research (GTAR) center at JPMorgan Chase & Co., you will have the opportunity to advance the field of quantum algorithms for optimization, stochastic modelling, numerical analysis, machine learning and financial use cases. You will collaborate with other researchers to perform rigorous benchmarking and evaluation of algorithms in classical simulation and on hardware.
- Advance the field of quantum algorithms and their applications to optimization, stochastic modelling, numerical analysis, machine learning and financial use cases
- Provide novel research solutions to problems faced by internal project teams
- Collaborate with quantum algorithms researchers to investigate the potential for implementing your work on hardware
- Work with other researchers to document your findings in scientific papers and present them at conferences
- Contribute to JPMC's IP by pursuing necessary protections of generated IP
- Ph.D. degree in computer science, physics, math, engineering or related fields, plus at least 6 years of experience (Industry or Academic)
- Demonstrated research ability in quantum computing or related fields
- Experience in scientific technical writing
- Strong communication skills and the ability to present findings to a non-technical audience
- Experience in one or more following domains: Quantum algorithms for optimization (e.g., QAOA, quantum adiabatic algorithm, quantum walks). Quantum algorithms for machine learning (e.g., quantum algorithms for linear systems, PCA, classification). Quantum linear algebra (e.g., LCU, QSVT). Compilation of quantum algorithms to fault-tolerant architectures. Simulation of quantum algorithms (e.g., MPS, PEPS, tensor networks). High-performance computing (e.g., MPI, experience running computational tasks on 100+ nodes).
- Preference is given to candidates with strong publication record
- Familiarity/Experience with quantum information, quantum complexity theory, and/or quantum error correction is desirable
- 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.
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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.
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JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) is a leading global financial services firm with assets of $3.7 trillion and operations worldwide. The firm is a leader in investment banking, financial services for consumers and small businesses, commercial banking, financial transaction processing, and asset management. A component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, JPMorgan Chase & Co. serves millions of consumers in the United States and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under its J.P. Morgan and Chase brands.
Technology fuels every aspect of our company and is at the heart of everything we do. With over 50,000 technologists globally and an annual tech spend of $12 billion, we are dedicated to improving the design, analytics, development, coding, testing and application programming that goes into creating high quality software and new products.
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Our technologists work on a diverse range of solutions that include strategic technology initiatives, big data, mobile, electronic payments, machine learning, cybersecurity, enterprise cloud development, and other state-of-the-art technologies.
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