Xanadu

Quantum Computing Scientist - Product (Hybrid)

Posted 23 Hours Ago

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Toronto, ON

Junior

Artificial Intelligence • Cloud • Hardware • Machine Learning • Quantum Computing

Xanadu Quantum Technologies Inc. is a Canadian quantum technology company, and one of the world's leading photonic quant

The Role

As a Quantum Computing Scientist in the product management team, you will build and maintain the product vision for PennyLane, define major features, work with cross-functional teams, and develop insights to improve user experience in quantum research software.

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About Xanadu

Xanadu’s mission is to build quantum computers that are useful and available to people everywhere.

At Xanadu, we are learners, innovators, researchers, collaborators and problem solvers. We are creating something that has never been built before. What we are doing is extremely hard, the classic moon shot. Few people in their life will be able to be a part of something like this, where if we are successful, the technologies we develop will solve some of the world’s most challenging problems, and literally change the world. And that is something to be excited about!

Your Role and Responsibilities

Xanadu is an industry leader in the burgeoning area of quantum software. In this role, you will be a Quantum Computing Scientist working within our product management team contributing to our flagship Python-based quantum software library PennyLane. Drawing on your technical background, you will be responsible for building and maintaining the product vision for a specific focus area within PennyLane (quantum chemistry, quantum machine learning, high-performance computing, compilation).

Define the vision, roadmap, requirements, scope, and delivery timelines for major technically advanced features, based on feedback and discussion with stakeholders and users
Working with a cross-functional team of developers and content creators, plan, coordinate, and ensure timely execution of priority features
Develop a strong understanding of the major users and personas of quantum software, deriving insights about best strategy and direction for our software roadmap
Work with community and marketing teams to determine how to position and communicate new features and software products to our core users
Develop user insights to identify the problems users encounter in quantum research, and translate this into software solutions

Basic qualifications and experience

Experience with the scientific Python ecosystem
Experience with scientific research processes and tools
Familiarity with the quantum software ecosystem (PennyLane, Qiskit, Braket, Cirq)
Ability to manage individual project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables in collaboration with different stakeholders
Ability to translate high-level, highly technical concepts into clear and effective requirements for developers
Strong communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Physics, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
1+ years of Product Management experience for a technical, scientific, or software product, preferably in a deep tech field
Proven track record of defining and executing a long-term vision for a product, service, or software library
Track record in working closely with software developers and technical writers to develop and refine product requirements, create solutions, and get buy-in from stakeholders
Demonstrated experience with quantum computing
Ability to understand and apply complex mathematical concepts
Subject matter expertise in any of the following:
- Quantum chemistry
- Machine learning
- Automatic differentiation
- High-performance computing
- Compilation
Experience with open-source software projects
Experience with Python
Experience with version control tools and services (Git, GitHub)