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[Apply on IBM’s careers site →](https://ibm.dejobs.org/jobs/CDCE880965C84554B6805CD654012277/) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [IBM](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ibm/) / Quantum Resource Estimation Research Scientist ## Job description ### Introduction Research Scientists at IBM drive the leading edge of quantum computing technologies with the industry’s most advanced hardware and software. Join an elite team of engineers and scientists building a path towards scalable fault tolerant quantum computation. ### Your role and responsibilities A successful candidate will * identify feasible quantum algorithms and application areas for early fault tolerant quantum devices, * benchmark resource requirements depending on problem parameters, implementation details, and circuit synthesis strategies, * develop understanding in relevant application domains such as physics, chemistry, etc., develop estimates of relevant problem parameters, and characterize performance and accuracy of quantum algorithms in practice, * and compare quantum methods to the classical state of the art. Required technical and professional expertise - Doctorate degree in Engineering, Physics, or Computer Science, or related software experience - Experience with quantum algorithm design, analysis, and resource estimation - Familiarity with programming languages for scientific computing (Python, or equivalent) Preferred technical and professional experience - Familiarity with programming languages for high-performance computing (Rust, C++, or equivalent) - Experience with large-scale software engineering projects involving multiple contributors and programming languages IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 22, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 26, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 2, 2026 - Listed for: 11 days - Location: Yorktown Heights, NY[Apply on IBM’s careers site →](https://ibm.dejobs.org/jobs/CDCE880965C84554B6805CD654012277/) ## More jobs at IBM ### [AI Foundations - Research Co-Op](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ibm/jobs/298d6d72b3bd35be9769/) Yorktown Heights, NY ### [AI Foundations - Research Scientist - Research Internship - 2027](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ibm/jobs/9c14a051196f0df9b8d5/) Yorktown Heights, NY ### [AI Native Systems Research Scientist Intern 2027](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ibm/jobs/f2a85c5d02d7eac7edeb/) Yorktown Heights, NY ### [AI Security Researcher](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ibm/jobs/1fda5c265b26e2b5e820/) Yorktown Heights, NY ### [AI-Native Security Research Intern 2027](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ibm/jobs/c2ef976e1887cfd67651/) Yorktown Heights, NY ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Research Intern - Quantum Algorithms](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/25d2204157895a8a441c/) Microsoft · United States, Washington, Redmond ### [Quantum Opto-electronics Research Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/a8db2df905800a9909d8/) Lockheed Martin · Louisville, CO ### [Staff Quantum Optical Research Scientist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/58a4bbb1858ad581c94a/) Lockheed Martin · Louisville, CO ### [Quantum Research Engineer, Quantum Computing](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/amazon/jobs/c89991137b06c65a24e2/) Amazon · US, CA, Pasadena ### [Senior Research Scientist, Quantum Demonstration Workflows, Quantum AI](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/alphabet/jobs/28daf190064c50186816/) Alphabet · Goleta, CA, USA +1 more OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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