# Lead Research Scientist, Quantum AI & Quantum Computing

**Company**: Visa
**Location**: Foster City, CA
**Work arrangement**: hybrid
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: $215,300.00 to $344,600.00 USD per year
**Category**: Research
**Industry**: Technology

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## Description

Visa Research advances the future of payments through world-class research in emerging technologies. As quantum computing matures, it presents opportunities to transform optimization, AI, financial modeling, cybersecurity, and digital commerce.

We are seeking a Lead Research Scientist, Quantum AI & Quantum Computing to drive Visa's research strategy at the intersection of quantum computing, AI, optimization, and financial systems. This role offers the opportunity to shape Visa's long-term innovation agenda and advance real-world applications of quantum technologies.

**Key Responsibilities**

- Lead research in Quantum Machine Learning, Quantum Optimization, Quantum Simulation, and Quantum AI.

- Develop quantum and hybrid quantum-classical algorithms for applications including:

- Financial forecasting and analytics

- Portfolio optimization and risk management

- Fraud detection

- Transaction network optimization

- Market simulation and scenario analysis

- Advance research in:

- Quantum-enhanced AI and machine learning

- Quantum generative models

- AI-driven quantum algorithm discovery

- Enterprise-scale optimization

- Evaluate and validate solutions on leading quantum computing platforms.

- Identify high-impact opportunities where quantum technologies can create business value.

- Lead multidisciplinary research programs and external collaborations.

- Mentor researchers and contribute to a culture of scientific excellence.

- Publish in top venues and represent Visa in industry and academic forums.

- Build strategic partnerships with universities, research institutions, and technology providers.

**Benefits**

- Shape the application of quantum technologies to global payment and commerce challenges.

- Influence Visa's long-term technology strategy.

- Collaborate with leading experts in quantum computing, AI, cryptography, and finance.

- Translate cutting-edge research into solutions that can impact billions of transactions worldwide.

**Qualifications**

- Ph.D. in Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Engineering, Quantum Information Science, or a related field.

- 5+ years of research experience in quantum computing or related disciplines.

- Strong expertise in quantum algorithms and quantum computing fundamentals.

**Technical Expertise**

- Deep expertise in one or more of:

- Quantum Machine Learning

- Quantum Optimization

- Quantum Simulation

- Variational Quantum Algorithms

- Quantum Generative AI

- Hybrid Quantum-Classical Computing

- Quantum Algorithms for Finance

- Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computing

- Experience with platforms such as Qiskit, Cirq, PennyLane, IBM Quantum, Quantinuum, IonQ, Rigetti, or equivalent ecosystems.

**Information for US Applicants**

- The estimated salary range for this position is $215,300.00 to $344,600.00 USD per year, which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable).

## Skills

### Required
- Quantum Machine Learning
- Quantum Optimization
- Quantum Simulation
- Quantum AI
- Quantum Algorithms
- Quantum Computing

### Nice to have
- Quantum-enhanced AI and machine learning
- Quantum generative models
- AI-driven quantum algorithm discovery
- Enterprise-scale optimization

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