Quantum Algorithms Developer

Booz Allen Hamilton • Washington, DC

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About The Position

Quantum Algorithms Developer The Opportunity: Are you fascinated by the possibilities of quantum technology? Do you want to transform its potential into reality? Are you passionate about collaboration and eager to build partnerships that drive innovation? We have an opportunity for you to leverage your scientific and technical expertise to advance quantum computing and sensing capabilities. In this role, you will strengthen customer capacity and steward critical quantum collaborations. What You’ll Do: Work closely with customers to understand their needs and provide direct quantum support in a laboratory or agile software development environment. Apply your expertise in quantum software engineering for problem-solving, design, development, and maintenance of cutting-edge quantum systems. Identify and grow technical collaborations that form the foundation of engineering advancements. Join us. The world can't wait.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in software development or quantum algorithms
• Experience in laboratory or agile software development environments
• Experience with quantum algorithms, quantum software development, or quantum computing applications
• Experience with Python, C, C++, or Rust
• Knowledge of quantum computing hardware, control electronics, and environmental control requirements
• Ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
• Bachelor's degree in Physics, Computer Science, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing or establishing multi-organization collaborations
• Experience with vendor vetting and relationship management
• Experience managing teams of scientists, engineers, or developers
• Experience in quantum materials, qubit control, or quantum information science, demonstrated through certifications, professional experience, or publications
• Experience performing research in quantum mechanics and the quantum effects that enable quantum computing, quantum sensing, or quantum networking
• Possession of excellent collaboration skills across different technical backgrounds
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills, to communicate complex concepts
• Master's degree in Physics, Computer Science, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering preferred; Doctorate degree in Physics, Material Science, or Mechanical or Electrical Engineering a plus

Responsibilities

• Work closely with customers to understand their needs and provide direct quantum support in a laboratory or agile software development environment.
• Apply your expertise in quantum software engineering for problem-solving, design, development, and maintenance of cutting-edge quantum systems.
• Identify and grow technical collaborations that form the foundation of engineering advancements.

Benefits

• Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care.
• Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values.
• Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs.
• Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level