Senior Quantum Algorithms Engineer (Optimization)

QCi; Hoboken (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading quantum technology firm is seeking a Software Engineer specializing in Quantum Algorithms in Hoboken, NJ. This role requires deep expertise in mathematical optimization to architect core software for photonic quantum processors. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of experience in software engineering, strong proficiency in C++ and Python, and a solid background in optimization methods. Join us to work on cutting-edge technology with collaborative teams across hardware and software interfaces.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in software engineering with a focus on systems or HPC.
• Strong proficiency in C++ and Python.
• Strong mathematical background in convex optimization, quadratic programming (QP), mixed-integer linear programming (MILP), or gradient-free methods.
• Experience with numerical analysis and high-performance math libraries.
• Familiarity with protocols such as UART, SPI, gRPC, REST.
• Strong understanding of performance tuning, memory management, and fault-tolerant design.
• Familiarity with Linux system programming and build toolchains.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement high-performance C++ runtime and Hardware Abstraction Layer for photonic optimization computers.
• Profile and optimize execution paths to minimize latency.
• Collaborate with FPGA, electrical engineers and firmware engineers.
• Develop algorithmic enhancements using quantum feedback.
• Write efficient, thread-safe code for concurrent hardware control.
• Design and implement novel algorithms for optimization on photonic quantum processors.
• Build software layers for large-scale optimization problems.

Skills

C++

High Performance Computing (HPC)

Algorithm Design

Mathematical Optimization

Multi-threading

Linux

CMake

Python

Performance Profiling

Hardware Abstraction

Signal Processing

Education

Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in computer science, physics, or mathematics

Tools

BLAS

LAPACK

Eigen

Docker

Job description

A leading quantum technology firm is seeking a Software Engineer specializing in Quantum Algorithms in Hoboken, NJ. This role requires deep expertise in mathematical optimization to architect core software for photonic quantum processors. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of experience in software engineering, strong proficiency in C++ and Python, and a solid background in optimization methods. Join us to work on cutting-edge technology with collaborative teams across hardware and software interfaces.