Senior Quantum Algorithm Engineer

QuantWare BV; Delft; Hybrid; EUR 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

QuantWare, Delft, is seeking a Senior Quantum Algorithm Engineer to map enterprise use cases to quantum algorithms and lead resource estimation frameworks. You will work within the Product Development team, focusing on practical quantum applications and hardware-aligned software development.

The role requires a PhD and 5+ years in quantum algorithm development and hardware-aware workflows. Expect a hybrid work setup with a commitment to advancing quantum computing in collaboration with hardware

Qualifications

• PhD in Quantum Computing, Computer Science or Quantum Information Science.
• 5+ years post-degree experience in quantum algorithms or applications.
• Deep expertise in quantum algorithms and resource estimation.
• Experience with circuit compilation and quantum error correction.
• Experience in hardware-aware quantum workflows is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate quantum computing applications by mapping real-world use cases to quantum algorithms.
• Develop frameworks to resource-estimate circuit execution for hardware requirements.
• Lead automation for application mapping and resource estimation.
• Collaborate with Quantum Hardware and Systems Engineering teams on hardware specs.
• Stay up-to-date with academic and industry developments in quantum algorithms.

Skills

Quantum algorithms

Resource estimation

Circuit compilation

Quantum error correction

Noise modelling

5+ years experience

Collaboration

Impact mindset

Education

PhD in Quantum Computing / Quantum Information Science

Job description

Senior Quantum Algorithm Engineer at QuantWare, Delft. A senior-level full time position in the Product Development team, listed under quantum applications.

At QuantWare, you’ll be part of a high-performing team of world-class experts in an ambitious, fast-moving environment. From day one, you’ll have the trust, tools, and support to do your best work. Here’s what you can expect: Competitive salary - A salary that reflects the impact and importance of the role (and of course 8% holiday allowance) Pension that’s built to last - A generous and future-proof pension plan that includes partner and dependent coverage.

Flexibility built on trust - We focus on outcomes. Work flexibly, in a hybrid setup, with an open vacation policy that lets you manage your time Personal growth - We invest in your L&D, with a budget available to each team member, dependent on their individual ambitions, development needs, and performance A connected team - We make space to celebrate wins together, with team events, offsites, and spontaneous moments that bring us closer

Responsibilities

• Application Development: Develop and validate quantum computing applications by mapping real-world enterprise use cases (e.g., in optimization, machine learning, and finance) to quantum algorithms with proven computational speedups.
• Resource Estimation: Develop frameworks to resource-estimate circuit execution, translating algorithms into fault-tolerant physical hardware requirements.
• Automation: Be the technical lead for application mapping and resource estimation automation, defining structure, logic, trade-offs. Collaborate closely with our Software Development teams on implementation.
• Hardware Interface: Collaborate closely with Quantum Hardware and Systems Engineering teams to understand hardware specifications and feed back hardware optimisations.
• Algorithms Research: Stay on top of academic and industry developments in quantum algorithms and quantum error correction implementations.

Requirements

• Expertise: Deep expertise in quantum algorithms and resource estimation. Expertise in circuit compilation, quantum error correction/mitigation and noise modelling is highly preferred.
• Education: PhD in Quantum Computing, Computer Science or Quantum Information Science.
• Experience: 5+ years of post-degree research or industry experience in quantum algorithm / application development and resource estimation.
• Hardware affinity: Experience implementing quantum workflows on physical quantum hardware, or a close affinity to (superconducting) quantum hardware, as strong plus.
• Impact Mindset: A strong drive to move beyond purely theoretical algorithms and build practical quantum applications.
• Collaboration: You thrive in a collaborative environment and are comfortable taking ownership from day one.