Quantum Algorithm Engineer for Mission-Critical Defense

Quantum Sky; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

401(k) match

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Professional development reimbursement

Job summary

Quantum Sky is seeking a Quantum Algorithm Developer to craft quantum computing workloads for mission-critical DoD, IC, and national security programs. You will design and optimize quantum and hybrid classical-quantum algorithms for real-world defense challenges.

The role requires 2–5+ years in quantum algorithm development, strong Python skills, and proficiency with Qiskit, PennyLane, Cirq, CUDA-Q or Amazon Braket. Eligibility for U.S. security clearance is preferred.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s in a related technical field.
• 2–5+ years of experience developing quantum algorithms or quantum software.
• Proficiency with one or more quantum development frameworks (Qiskit, PennyLane, Cirq, CUDA-Q, Amazon Braket).
• Experience programming in Python.
• Understanding of quantum computing fundamentals (circuits, gates, optimization).
• Familiarity with NISQ-era devices and error mitigation or correction.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize quantum and hybrid classical-quantum algorithms for mission-relevant applications.
• Implement quantum algorithms using leading frameworks and hardware platforms.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate quantum solutions into mission architectures.
• Develop and evaluate QAOA, VQE, QML, QFT, Grover’s search, and related algorithms.
• Model qubit performance and contribute to error mitigation and quantum error correction efforts.

Skills

Python programming

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

PhD or Master’s in Quantum Physics/Quantum Information Science/CS/Applied Mathematics

Tools

Qiskit

PennyLane

Cirq

CUDA-Q

Amazon Braket

Job description

Quantum Sky is seeking a Quantum Algorithm Developer to craft quantum computing workloads for mission-critical DoD, IC, and national security programs. You will design and optimize quantum and hybrid classical-quantum algorithms for real-world defense challenges.

The role requires 2–5+ years in quantum algorithm development, strong Python skills, and proficiency with Qiskit, PennyLane, Cirq, CUDA-Q or Amazon Braket. Eligibility for U.S. security clearance is preferred.