Quantum Algorithms Developer

Booz Allen Hamilton•Washington, DC

4d•$77,600 - $176,000

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. In this role, you leverage your existing software development expertise to create programs that scale to meet the demands of AI and Quantum Computing. 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 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. Identify new growth areas for our quantum and artificial intelligence businesses and build MVPs that excite customers. Leverage principles of software development to build frameworks and programs that can take advantage of the latest and most appropriate computational resources for the customer's use case. 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 Secret clearance
Bachelor's degree in Physics, Computer Science, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Nice To Haves

Experience managing teams of scientists, engineers, or developers
Experience in quantum materials, qubit control, or quantum information science, demonstrated through 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
Quantum Materials-, Qubit Control-, or Quantum Information Science- related Certification

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 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.
Identify new growth areas for our quantum and artificial intelligence businesses and build MVPs that excite customers.
Leverage principles of software development to build frameworks and programs that can take advantage of the latest and most appropriate computational resources for the customer's use case.