Overview In this role you will guide Visa's long-term quantum information research, shaping algorithms and applications for finance and payments. You will mentor a research team, collaborate with cross-functional partners, and publish impactful work to influence product roadmaps and business decisions. You will help translate quantum advances into practical financial solutions at scale. This is a leadership role with scope to set strategic direction and drive transformation in a global product area.
Compensation / Benefits- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401(k)
- FSA/HSA
- Life Insurance
Responsibilities- Propose and drive a R&D agenda for quantum information and computation with a focus on finance and payments
- Design and validate novel quantum algorithms and models to advance state-of-the-art
- Mentor, coach, and develop the research team
- Publish findings in top conferences and journals
- Influence business partners by explaining results and aligning with roadmaps
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to explore quantum computing applications across domains
- Stay updated on breakthroughs and foster relationships within the quantum research community
Key requirements- 5 years of relevant experience and Ph.D. in computer science, computer engineering, mathematics, engineering, physics or equivalent field
- Preferred: 6 years of relevant experience and Ph.D. in same fields
- 5+ years of postdoctoral research in quantum computing or related domains
- Internationally recognized research track record with high-impact publications and contributions
- Proven leadership in guiding large-scale, multi-institution programs
- Deep expertise designing quantum computing solutions for financial or related applications
- Proficiency in quantum programming environments (e.g., Qiskit, Cirq)
- Hands-on experience deploying and validating algorithms on quantum hardware
- Demonstrated excellence in mentoring scientists at varying career stages
- leadership
- ability to navigate ambiguity
- attention to detail
- quantum computing
- quantum programming (Qiskit, Cirq)
- algorithm design and testing
