Customer-Facing Quantum Simulation Engineer

Periodic Labs; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Periodic Labs, located in Menlo Park, is searching for a Forward Deployed Engineer to work on quantum simulations. This role involves embedding with customers to translate their needs into working solutions while ensuring integration and functionality of Periodic Labs' systems.

The ideal candidate will have experience with quantum chemistry and strong programming skills in Python. The compensation range for this position is $180,000 to $250,000, and visa sponsorship is available.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of experience with quantum chemistry or condensed matter simulation codes.
• Hands-on experience with major ab initio or DFT codes (e.g., VASP, Quantum ESPRESSO).
• Strong programming skills in Python; comfort in scripting and tooling.

Responsibilities

• Embed with customers to understand quantum simulation workflows.
• Write and maintain integration code and custom scripts.
• Configure and troubleshoot high-throughput simulation pipelines.

Skills

Quantum chemistry

Condensed matter simulation codes

Programming in Python

High-performance computing (HPC)

Communication of complex concepts

Customer-facing mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

VASP

Quantum ESPRESSO

FHI-aims

CP2K

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

Periodic Labs, located in Menlo Park, is searching for a Forward Deployed Engineer to work on quantum simulations. This role involves embedding with customers to translate their needs into working solutions while ensuring integration and functionality of Periodic Labs' systems.

The ideal candidate will have experience with quantum chemistry and strong programming skills in Python. The compensation range for this position is $180,000 to $250,000, and visa sponsorship is available.