Quantum Software Engineer - Algorithms & Applications

6 months ago

Kidlington, United KingdomSenior

Responsibilities

Conduct R&D focused on quantum applications and algorithms.
Deploy software optimizations to the Superstaq cloud platform using documentation, linting, testing, and type-checking practices.
Interface with Superstaq customers to understand their needs and provide timely support.
Contribute to government and commercial proposals and global program execution.
Collaborate with experimental physicists and software engineers to translate theoretical concepts into practical implementations.
Publish research findings in scientific journals and present at conferences.
Track developments in quantum computer architecture, quantum compilation, and related fields.
Provide guidance and support to other team members.

A master’s degree in quantum applications, mathematics, engineering, physics, or a directly related field is required.
High programming proficiency is required, with fluency in Python preferred.
Experience with open-source quantum software frameworks such as Cirq or Qiskit is required.
Professional-level verbal, written, and presentation communication skills are required.
Ability to work collaboratively across organizational levels and in cross-functional, matrixed environments is required.
Ability to learn complex topics quickly, solve problems resourcefully, and execute productization efforts is required.
Desirable qualifications include a PhD in quantum computation, physics, computer science, or a related field.
Desirable knowledge includes quantum error correction, fault tolerance, native gate decomposition, qubit mapping and routing, variational quantum algorithms, and material science applications.
Desirable experience includes software engineering practices, backend development, cloud development, GitHub workflows, security best practices, and frontend or GUI development.

201-500 employees