# Researcher - Simulation and AI for Quantum

**Company**: NVIDIA
**Location**: Santa Clara, CA
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: internship
**Salary**: $38 - $94 per hour
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Technology

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## Description

NVIDIA Research is seeking leading researchers in the area of simulation and AI for quantum. You will have a strong background of research excellence, software systems building experience, and interest in advancing the state-of-the-art in quantum computing and applications of GPUs to the quantum computing ecosystem.

**Responsibilities:**

- Research and develop creative and innovative algorithms and software systems for the quantum computing ecosystem.

- Collaborate with research and product teams in the areas of machine learning, programming systems, and quantum computing.

- Publish and present your original research, speak at conferences and events.

- Collaborate with external quantum computing researchers.

- Run large-scale experiments on large clusters of GPUs to advance the state-of-the-art in quantum computing simulation.

**Requirements:**

- Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Quantum Physics or related fields

- 1+ years of relevant research experience in quantum computing with a strong research record, well-referenced publications and/or patents.

- Strong basis in linear algebra and expertise in math for quantum computing and tensor algebraic methods.

- Experience with Python and, ideally, CUDA

- Experience with commonly used machine learning frameworks (PyTorch, Tensorflow, JAX).

- Strong communication and teamwork skills.

The hourly rate for this internship is $38 - $94 USD per hour. You will also be eligible for intern benefits.

## Skills

### Required
- Python
- CUDA
- linear algebra
- quantum computing
- tensor algebraic methods
- machine learning frameworks

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