Quantum Algorithm Engineer: Drive Quantum Advantage

IBM Computing; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM Quantum is seeking a Quantum Algorithm Engineer to drive research in quantum information science and applications. You will design, optimize, and implement production-ready software across the IBM Quantum stack, advancing near-term quantum algorithms on superconducting hardware and HPC integration.

You will lead high-visibility demonstrations, collaborate with strategic clients, and translate complex advances into actionable insights for researchers and enterprise developers.

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent with 5+ years in quantum computing.
• Publication track record in academic or industry research.
• Proven Python, Qiskit and IBM Quantum software stack proficiency.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting for quantum HW performance.
• Experience managing multiple tasks and strategic goals across teams.

Responsibilities

• Advance quantum research in information science, algorithms, and applications.
• Publish high-impact scientific output with clients and partners.
• Lead technology demonstrations for strategic partners and the broader community.
• Design and adapt quantum algorithms for diverse domains and hardware.
• Benchmark and optimize execution on dedicated and cloud-based systems.
• Collaborate with clients to define roadmaps and achieve peer-reviewed results.
• Advocate for users, identify software gaps, and deliver technical workshops.
• Test new capabilities with product teams and provide expert feedback.
• Develop production-quality software across the IBM Quantum stack.
• Create advanced educational resources to broaden access for researchers.
• Coordinate multi-team projects with internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain leadership in quantum computing developments.

Skills

Python

Qiskit

IBM Quantum software stack

Problem solving

Project management

Education

PhD in Physics/CS/CE

Tools

GitHub

CI/CD

Debugging

Documentation

Data structures

Design patterns

Open source

Job description

IBM Quantum is seeking a Quantum Algorithm Engineer to drive research in quantum information science and applications. You will design, optimize, and implement production-ready software across the IBM Quantum stack, advancing near-term quantum algorithms on superconducting hardware and HPC integration.

You will lead high-visibility demonstrations, collaborate with strategic clients, and translate complex advances into actionable insights for researchers and enterprise developers.