BTQ Technologies Corp. is a global quantum technology company focused on securing mission-critical networks. Backed by a broad patent portfolio, BTQ pioneered the industry's first commercially significant quantum advantage and now delivers a full-stack, neutral-atom quantum computing platform with end-to-end hardware, middleware, and post-quantum security solutions for finance, telecommunications, logistics, life sciences, and defense.
BTQ is seeking a Head of Quantum Algorithms & Applications research (Physicist) to lead its research in quantum physics, quantum information and quantum algorithms, and to apply these physical theories to solve practical problems in secure communication and other high-impact tasks.
Full time: 38 hours per week
Location: 477 Pitt Street Haymarket Sydney NSW
Salary: Globally competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus superannuation and benefits.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Design, analyse and prototype quantum algorithms and protocols derived from physical models of quantum systems, including state preparation, block encodings, quantum sampling and verification schemes, and algorithms for secure transactions, quantum-safe cryptography and related applications.
Implement simulations, models and benchmarks of quantum systems and algorithms in Python, Julia or similar programming languages, and maintain reproducible scientific codebases for internal and external validation.
Translate theoretical physics and quantum information models into practical, hardware-compatible implementations and experimental demonstrations, working closely with quantum hardware, cryptography and engineering teams.
Define and execute the technical research roadmap for quantum algorithms and applications, ensuring alignment with BTQ's broader scientific direction and long-term research strategy.
Build, lead and mentor a high-performing research team, including physicists and quantum information scientists; allocate resources, oversee deliverables, and review technical work and documentation.
Collaborate with quantum hardware companies and research institutions to test, validate and deploy BTQ-developed algorithms and protocols on experimental and commercial platforms.
Drive intellectual property generation, including filing patents, preparing technical reports, and contributing to BTQ's scientific publications and internal knowledge base.
Publish and present research results, and represent BTQ at conferences, standards bodies, workshops and executive briefings, enhancing the company's profile in the global quantum physics and quantum information community.
Identify emerging opportunities for applying quantum physics and quantum information theory to new application domains beyond cryptography, and contribute to BTQ's long-term research strategy.
Requirements
PhD in closely related field such as Quantum Information, Quantum Optics, or Theoretical Physics
At least 3 years post-PhD academic/industry research experience in quantum information, quantum algorithms, quantum optics, quantum error correction, or closely aligned areas of physics.
Proven track record of research excellence (peer-reviewed publications, patents, or deployed prototypes) in quantum physics or related areas.
Proficiency in scientific programming (e.g. Python, Julia, Rust or C++), including numerical simulation and modelling of physical systems.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $150,000.00 – $250,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person