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Quantum Software Engineer – Algorithms, Applications
Infleqtion. Conduct R&D focused on advances in quantum technology, applications, and algorithms .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in quantum technology applications and algorithms, with strong programming skills in Python and experience in open-source quantum software frameworks. Capable of collaborating effectively in cross-functional teams while providing guidance and support to peers.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Master’s Degree In Quantum ApplicationsFluency In Python ProgrammingExperience With Cirq Or QiskitFamiliarity With Quantum Computing ConceptsExperience With GCP And AWS
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Hard Skills
Quantum Technology ApplicationsSoftware OptimizationBackend Development ToolsCloud DevelopmentProfessional Software Engineering PracticesQuantum Computing ConceptsMaterial Science ApplicationsResearch PublicationProductization ExpertiseError Correction/Fault Tolerance
Soft Skills
Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationPresentation SkillsProblem-SolvingCollaboration
Tools & Technologies
FastAPIPostgreSQLSQLAlchemyGCPAWSCI/CDGitHubHTML/CSSReactPyQt
Industry Keywords
Quantum ComputingScientific ResearchCross-Functional CollaborationDynamic EnvironmentTechnical Support
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesAWSCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformPostgresPythonReact
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Conduct R&D focused on advances in quantum technology, applications, and algorithms
- Deploy software optimizations to the Superstaq cloud platform using documentation, linting, testing, and type-checking
- Interface with Superstaq customers to understand their needs and provide timely support
- Contribute to government and commercial proposals and execute global programs
- Collaborate with experimental physicists and software engineers to translate theoretical concepts into practical implementations
- Publish research findings in scientific journals and present at conferences
- Stay current with quantum computer architecture, quantum compilation, and related developments
- Provide guidance and support to other team members
Requirements
What you’ll need- Master’s degree in quantum applications, mathematics, engineering, physics or a directly related field
- High proficiency in programming, with fluency in Python preferable
- Experience with open-source quantum software frameworks such as Cirq or Qiskit
- Professional-level verbal, written, and presentation skills
- Ability to work comfortably in a highly collaborative, cross-functional, team-oriented, and matrixed environment
- Ability to thrive and produce results in a fluid, dynamic, and fast-paced environment
- Ability to learn new and complex topics quickly
- Resourceful problem-solver with demonstrated expertise in executing productization efforts
- Passion for solving complex problems in a highly technical and scientific environment
- Familiarity with quantum computing concepts including error correction/fault tolerance, native gate decomposition, qubit mapping and routing, and variational quantum algorithms
- Experience with material science applications of quantum computers
- Familiarity with professional software engineering practices including coverage, integration tests, type checking, unit tests, and version control
- Experience with backend development tools such as FastAPI, PostgreSQL, and SQLAlchemy
- Experience with cloud development, especially GCP and AWS
- Familiarity with CI/CD, automated actions, issue tracking, version control, and GitHub
- Familiarity with security best practices including access control, encryption at rest, key rotation, and logging
- Exposure to or interest in front-end/GUI development, such as HTML/CSS, React, and PyQt
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive salary
- Incentive Stock Option Plan
- Generous company 10% pension contribution regardless of employee contribution
- Unlimited PTO
- BUPA healthcare after probation period
- Cycle to work and Technology scheme
- Flexible working policy allowing full-time employees to work up to 2 days a week from home as work permits