Quantum Algorithms & AI Software Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 78,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Quantum Algorithms Developer to advance quantum computing capabilities in collaboration with customers. Work spans lab and agile software settings to build scalable programs for AI and quantum workloads.

You will apply software engineering with Python, C, C++, or Rust, collaborate across teams, and help identify growth areas for quantum and AI initiatives. A background in physics or CS and security clearance readiness are important.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in software development or quantum algorithms.
• Experience in laboratory or Agile software development environments.
• Experience with quantum algorithms, software development, or quantum computing applications.
• Experience with Python, C, C++, or Rust.
• Knowledge of quantum computing hardware, control electronics, and environmental control requirements.
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Physics, Computer Science, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Responsibilities

• Work closely with customers to understand their needs and provide direct quantum support in a laboratory or agile software development environment.
• Apply your expertise in software engineering for problem-solving, design, development, and maintenance of cutting-edge quantum systems.
• Identify and grow technical collaborations that form the foundation of engineering advancements.
• Identify new growth areas for our quantum and artificial intelligence businesses and build MVPs that excite customers.
• Leverage principles of software development to build frameworks and programs that can take advantage of the latest and most appropriate computational resources for the customer's use case.

Skills

Quantum algorithms

Software development

Python

C

C++

Rust

Lab environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physics, Computer Science, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Quantum Algorithms Developer to advance quantum computing capabilities in collaboration with customers. Work spans lab and agile software settings to build scalable programs for AI and quantum workloads.

You will apply software engineering with Python, C, C++, or Rust, collaborate across teams, and help identify growth areas for quantum and AI initiatives. A background in physics or CS and security clearance readiness are important.