#245 [Quantum Computers] Quantum Scientist: Theory & Algorithm

Company Overview

The company aims to bring quantum computing into practical, real-world use.

By realizing quantum computing, they seek to balance energy efficiency with high computational power, overcome the limits of information processing facing humanity, and contribute to the creation of a sustainable society.

They are a pioneering leader in the global quantum computing market, driven by proprietary optical quantum technology that enables room-temperature operation and excellent scalability. A diverse team of highly skilled professionals from various backgrounds and fields collaborates daily, transcending borders and disciplinary boundaries.

They welcome ambitious individuals who want to create world-changing “next-generation technology” firsthand and make a genuine impact on the global market.

The company is also well-capitalized, having raised a total of 7 billion yen in funding.

Job Description

They conduct research and development on software and theory related to optical quantum computers. You will provide support for the following activities:

・Exploration of applications, design, development, and research for optical quantum computers across short-, medium-, and long-term horizons (e.g., quantum machine learning, QAOA, optimization problems, quantum communication, optical communication, quantum chemistry, FTQC, etc.)

・Theoretical validation for optical quantum computers (e.g., quantum advantage/supremacy)

・Research on optical quantum computer architectures (e.g., middleware, compilers)

・Implementation of quantum algorithms and exploration of methods to optimize implementation efficiency, using the actual optical quantum hardware they have developed

Requirements

・Completed or expected to complete a master’s degree or higher in a field related to engineering, science, or a similar discipline

・Foundational knowledge of quantum computing, quantum information theory, and quantum algorithms

・Basic programming skills, as well as skills in numerical computation and simulation

・Ability to read, understand, and write academic papers

・Communication skills suitable for various settings, such as corporate or research environments

Preferred Requirements

・Experience authoring research papers as the first author

・Research experience in both experimental and theoretical fields

・Japanese language proficiency at a conversational level

・Work experience at a company related to quantum computing

・Knowledge, research experience, and implementation experience regarding continuous-variable quantum algorithms

・Knowledge and implementation experience regarding classical machine learning and neural networks

・Research experience using actual quantum computing hardware

・Basic knowledge of continuous-variable error correction architectures

・Basic knowledge of experiments involving continuous-variable optical quantum computers

・Experience with research and development in small teams

・Experience collaborating or conducting joint research with experimentalists

Terms and Conditions

• Annual Salary: 13 million JPY or higher (determined based on experience and skills)

• Bonus: None

• Salary Increase: Once a year

• Probation Period: 3 months

• Location: Tokyo

• Social Insurance: Fully covered

• Working Hours: Flextime (Core time: 13:00–16:00)

• Holidays: Saturdays, Sundays, and National Holidays

• Average Overtime: Discretionary labor system

• Smoking Cessation Measures: Non-smoking indoors

Selection Process

• Selection Flow: 3 interviews (including one in-person presentation interview)

• Required Documents: Resume, CV (work history), and list of publications

• Interview Language: Japanese or English