Remote Quantum Computing & Post-Quantum Crypto Engineer

Syms Strategic Group; Fayetteville (AL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Syms Strategic Group seeks a Quantum Computing/Cryptography Engineer for a 100% remote US-based role. The position requires deep expertise in quantum mechanics, cryptography, and PQC, with extensive experience in large organizations or government agencies.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years IT experience in quantum computing, strong knowledge of NIST PQC standards, and a proven ability to communicate risk to senior leadership. U.S.

Qualifications

• 10+ years IT experience with quantum computing & cryptography.
• Mastery of quantum mechanics, algorithms and information theory.
• Proficiency with quantum programming languages and frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq, Quipper
• Experience with post-quantum cryptography and standardization (NIST).
• Familiarity with cryptographic modernization and migration planning.

Responsibilities

• Implement and test cryptographic algorithms using Python/C++/Java.
• Advise on PQC migration plans and PQC implementation strategies.
• Assess cryptographic inventory and identify migration priorities.
• Communicate quantum risk to non-technical leadership.
• Provide policy inputs aligned with NIST PQC standards.

Skills

Quantum mechanics

Quantum algorithms

Quantum information theory

Qiskit

Cirq

Quipper

Microsoft Quantum Kit

Post-quantum cryptography

NIST standards

Simulation tools

Project management

Education

Master's degree in IT field

Bachelor's degree in related IT field

Tools

Qiskit (IBM)

Cirq (Google)

Quipper

Microsoft Quantum Development Kit

Job description

Syms Strategic Group seeks a Quantum Computing/Cryptography Engineer for a 100% remote US-based role. The position requires deep expertise in quantum mechanics, cryptography, and PQC, with extensive experience in large organizations or government agencies.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years IT experience in quantum computing, strong knowledge of NIST PQC standards, and a proven ability to communicate risk to senior leadership. U.S.