Senior Quantum Algorithm Architect for Mission-Critical Systems

Quantum Sky; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Sky seeks a Senior Quantum Algorithm Developer to design and optimize quantum and hybrid classical-quantum workloads for mission-critical government programs, including DoD and IC. You will translate advanced quantum algorithms into practical solutions for real-world challenges.

The role requires a PhD or Master’s in a technical field, 5–8+ years of experience, and proficiency with Qiskit, PennyLane, Cirq, CUDA-Q, and Braket, plus Python. U.S.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s degree in Quantum Physics, Quantum Information Science, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or a related technical field.
• 5–8+ years of experience developing quantum algorithms or quantum software.
• Experience developing quantum or hybrid classical-quantum algorithms targeting practical use cases.
• Proficiency with quantum development frameworks: Qiskit, PennyLane, Cirq, CUDA-Q, Amazon Braket.
• Experience programming in Python.
• Understanding of quantum computing fundamentals (circuits, gates, optimization, emulation, variational algorithms).
• U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Adapt quantum algorithm methods to mission-specific use cases and lead technical workstreams.
• Design, implement, and optimize quantum algorithms for NISQ and FTQC architectures; mentor juniors; contribute to publications and proposals.
• Develop and evaluate QAOA, VQE, QML, QFT, Grover’s search for mission needs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate quantum solutions into broader architectures.
• Prototype and benchmark quantum solutions across multiple platforms.

Skills

Quantum algorithm development

Python programming

Analytical problem solving

Education

PhD or Master’s degree in a technical field

Tools

Qiskit

PennyLane

Cirq

CUDA-Q

Amazon Braket

Job description

Quantum Sky seeks a Senior Quantum Algorithm Developer to design and optimize quantum and hybrid classical-quantum workloads for mission-critical government programs, including DoD and IC. You will translate advanced quantum algorithms into practical solutions for real-world challenges.

The role requires a PhD or Master’s in a technical field, 5–8+ years of experience, and proficiency with Qiskit, PennyLane, Cirq, CUDA-Q, and Braket, plus Python. U.S.