Quantum Scientist - Content and Education

About Xanadu:

Xanadu’s mission is to build quantum computers that are useful and available to people everywhere.

At Xanadu, we are learners, innovators, researchers, collaborators and problem solvers. We are creating something that has never been built before. Few people in their life will be able to be a part of something like this, where if we are successful, the technologies we develop will solve some of the world’s most challenging problems, and literally change the world. And that is something to be excited about!

As a Quantum Scientist—Content and Education at Xanadu, you will be helping to bring quantum computing—a cutting-edge society-transforming technology—to the world. Focusing on our open-source quantum computing software PennyLane, you will develop exciting high-impact content read by thousands of scientists, developers, educators, and students each month. 

In this role, you will:

• Produce engaging and accessible content in the topic areas of quantum computing, quantum machine learning, quantum compilation, quantum chemistry, quantum error correction, and quantum programming
• Write compelling tutorials, demos, how-to guides, blogs, documentation, webpages, and educational materials for both technical and non-technical audiences
• Help design and write technical documentation for our open source software libraries, to make them accessible and easy-to-use
• Work collaboratively with members of Xanadu’s development, research, product, and marketing teams

• Undergraduate degree in Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related technical field
• Experience working in quantum computing or quantum science

• Experience communicating scientific concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience developing content using diverse formats: text, images, blog posts, tutorials, code, challenges, puzzles, etc

• Demonstrated interest and commitment to education, outreach, and community building
• Comfortable working with Python
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple competing priorities
• Excellent communication abilities
• Very strong attention to detail

• Graduate degree in Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related technical field
• Experience with quantum software libraries, e.g., PennyLane, Qiskit
• Familiarity with the broader quantum computing software and hardware landscape
• Experience with social media (Twitter, Linkedin)
• Experience with Search Engine Optimization techniques

Our values are important. They are fundamental and lay the foundation for culture at Xanadu. Learn more about our values here.

At Xanadu, we are committed to building an inclusive, safe, and equitable culture and fostering an environment where our employees feel included, valued, and heard. We are committed to meeting the needs of all individuals and support a barrier-free workplace. Should you require accommodations at any point during the recruitment process please contact Recruiting at [email protected].

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