Quantum Computing Researcher

Join us as a Quantum Computing Researcher in the Emerging Technologies team within the Chief Technology Office, to help drive pioneering quantum across the bank. In this new role you'll apply quantum algorithms and quantum machine learning to solve multi-layered financial tasks. You’ll have the chance to work at the forefront of quantum technologies that are reshaping the future of Financial Services.

To be successful as a Quantum Computing Researcher, you should have experience with:

•Quantum computing fundamentals, mathematics and statistics: Good understanding of quantum mechanics values, quantum gates, circuits and algorithms; solid grasp of linear algebra, multi-layered numbers and quantum information theory; ability to design and implement quantum circuits for practical applications

•Programming and quantum development: Proficiency in Python and experience with quantum computing frameworks; ability to write and test quantum algorithms; understanding of hybrid quantum-classical computing approaches and how to integrate quantum solutions with classical infrastructure

•Problem-solving and algorithm design: Ability to identify problems suitable for quantum computing, translate business requirements into quantum algorithms, and evaluate quantum advantage against classical approaches; experience with optimisation, simulation or machine learning use cases

•Communication and collaboration: Facilitate discussions between quantum research teams, engineering stakeholders and business users; explain multi-layered quantum concepts to non-technical audiences; ability to document approaches clearly and contribute to knowledge sharing across the organization

Some other highly valued skills may include:

•Experience with quantum platforms and tools: experience with Qiskit, Cirq, PennyLane or other quantum SDKs; familiarity with quantum cloud services (IBM Quantum, Azure Quantum, AWS Braket); exposure to quantum simulators and noise modelling

•Financial services domain knowledge: Understanding of financial use cases for quantum computing such as portfolio optimization, risk evaluation, derivative pricing or fraud detection; awareness of regulatory and security considerations in financial technology

•Advanced quantum topics: Knowledge of quantum error correction, fault-tolerant quantum computing, or quantum cryptography; experience with variational quantum algorithms (VQE, QAOA) or quantum machine learning techniques

•Research background and continuous learning: Peer-reviewed publication record in quantum computing or related fields; postgraduate qualification in physics, mathematics, computer science or related discipline; active engagement with quantum computing community through conferences or open-source contributions

You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.

The location of your role is London.

Purpose of the role

To design, develop and improve software, utilising various engineering methodologies, that provides business, platform, and technology capabilities for our customers and colleagues. 

Accountabilities

• Development and delivery of high-quality software solutions by using industry aligned programming languages, frameworks, and tools. Ensuring that code is scalable, maintainable, and optimized for performance.
• Cross-functional collaboration with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define software requirements, devise solution strategies, and ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives.
• Collaboration with peers, participate in code reviews, and promote a culture of code quality and knowledge sharing.
• Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations and actively contribute to the organization’s technology communities to foster a culture of technical excellence and growth.
• Adherence to secure coding practices to mitigate vulnerabilities, protect sensitive data, and ensure secure software solutions.
• Implementation of effective unit testing practices to ensure proper code design, readability, and reliability.

Assistant Vice President Expectations

• To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions.
• Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes
• If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others.
• OR for an individual contributor, they will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes.
• Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues.
• Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda.
• Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done.
• Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.
• Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy.
• Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively.
• Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience.
• Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes.

All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.