Staff Research Scientist- Quantum Computing

About the position

Visa Research conducts Applied and Fundamental Research and was created to lead the company in pushing the boundaries of payment related technologies on a global scale. We engage with the company's numerous technology and product teams, world-wide business partners, academics, and governments, to explore and develop technologies that will shape the future of the payments industry and impact the lives of billions of people.

The Staff Research Scientist will work with a growing team to advance the long-term research agenda in quantum information and computation, helping deliver innovative technologies and insights to Visa's strategic products and businesses. The ideal candidate will focus on applying quantum information and computation to finance and payments, including developing and implementing quantum algorithms to address financial applications such as portfolio optimization, risk analysis, and derivative pricing. This role represents an exciting opportunity to make key contributions to Visa's strategic vision as a world-leading company. The successful candidate must have strong academic track record, demonstrated by publications and solid academic credentials. The successful candidate will be a self-starter comfortable with ambiguity, with strong attention to detail, and excellent collaboration skills.

This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your hiring manager.

Responsibilities

• Conduct theoretical and practical research and development in the field of quantum information and computation especially in potential applications to finance and payments.
• Design and test novel algorithms and models to advance the state-of-the-art in quantum computing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to explore applications of quantum computing in various domains.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements and breakthroughs in the field of quantum computing.
• Publish research findings in top-tier conferences and journals.
• Mentor interns and contribute to a collaborative research environment.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 3 or more years of work experience with a PhD in a related field.
• Solid theoretical understanding of quantum mechanics, quantum computation and information.
• Experience proposing novel quantum algorithms (especially for optimization, machine learning, and simulation).
• Experience with quantum programming platforms (e.g., Qiskit, Cirq).
• Software engineering skills, including coding, debugging, and version control (e.g., Git).
• Experience deploying and testing algorithms on quantum hardware.

Nice-to-haves

• experience in financial applications of quantum computing (e.g., risk analysis, derivative pricing.
• familiarity with classical finance models or financial engineering.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401 (k)
• FSA/HSA
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness Program