About Us:
IMDA is spearheading Singapore’s drive to be a world leading Digital Economy. We want to empower our companies and workforce with digital technologies and enable Singapore to be a leading Digital Economy globally.
The Business Technology Group (BTG) within IMDA aims to introduce innovative emerging technology assets to our local industry to catalyse digital transformation. We closely collaborate with researchers to develop novel sciences and with industry to drive adoption of emerging technologies.
Why Join Us?
As a Senior Manager in Quantum Computing, you will play a crucial role in advancing Singapore's position in the quantum technology landscape. Your work will focus on bridging the gap between cutting-edge quantum computing research and practical applications, contributing significantly to Singapore's quantum computing ecosystem development.
If you are passionate about shaping the future of quantum computing and its impact on various industries, we invite you to join us on this exciting journey.
What You Will Be Working On:
- Conduct thorough technical due diligence on key quantum computing technology providers and unbox technical details from articles, serving as a key resource for quantum computing knowledge within the organization.
- Collaborate with technical and domain experts to identify and develop early use cases and prototypes using cloud-based quantum computers, focusing on both hardware and software aspects.
- Craft and eventually run grant programs, such as for end-users' adoption. Support other grant programs aimed at growing the quantum computing ecosystem in Singapore, encompassing technology providers' research and commercialization, and manpower development.
- Facilitate and support quantum computing workshops, events, and overseas trips to foster knowledge exchange and collaboration within the quantum community.
What We Are Looking For:
- Master's degree in Physics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with a focus on quantum computing. PhD is preferred.
- Strong quantum computing literacy, with a solid understanding of both quantum hardware and software principles.
- At least a few years of experience in quantum computing or related fields, with demonstrated ability to translate complex quantum concepts into practical applications.
- Experience in partnering with local research ecosystems and government agencies in technology-related projects.
- Excellent analytical skills for conducting technical due diligence and interpreting research findings.
- Strong communication skills, able to explain quantum computing concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Experience in grant program development or similar initiatives in the technology sector is a plus.
- Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in quantum computing (e.g., Python, Q#) and familiarity with quantum computing frameworks (e.g., Qiskit, Cirq).
Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.
Position will commensurate with experience.
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