Senior Quantum Engineer

Jimmy Technologies; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Jimmy Technologies is seeking a Senior Quantum Engineer to design and prototype quantum and hybrid quantum-classical solutions, build AI assets that support the firm-wide AI strategy, and contribute to ongoing AI and quantum R&D initiatives. The role emphasizes rapid PoCs, cross-functional collaboration, and long-term remote engagement.

The position requires hands-on quantum computing experience and strong Python/C++ coding skills, with the ability to operate across platforms such as IBM Qiskit

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience including at least 1 year in quantum computing (quantum algorithms/quantum cryptography)
• Deep understanding of quantum computing fundamentals — linear algebra, quantum mechanics, entanglement, superposition, and quantum error correction
• Hands-on experience with quantum algorithms — Shor's, Grover's, and variational quantum algorithms
• Gate-based quantum systems & IBM Qiskit, plus familiarity with quantum hardware (superconducting qubits, trapped ions)
• D-Wave quantum annealing — Leap/Ocean and hands-on QUBO formulation for optimization problems
• Knowledge of quantum cryptography and quantum NLP
• Strong Python skills, with a focus on optimization and computational efficiency
• Understanding of machine learning and deep learning algorithms (random forests, ensemble methods, DNNs, CNNs), with open-source frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, Keras)
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and present prototypes and findings to technical and business stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Quantum algorithms: design, implement, and benchmark quantum algorithms for business use cases.
• Quantum optimization: formulate optimization problems as QUBOs and solve with D-Wave's quantum annealing (Leap/Ocean).
• Gate-based development: build and run quantum circuits using IBM Qiskit on platforms such as IBM Q, Rigetti, or Google Quantum.
• Prototyping & PoCs: rapidly turn hypotheses into prototypes, demos, and learnings for decision making.
• AI assets & R&D: develop AI assets (e.g., plugins) and contribute to R&D, including quantum NLP and quantum cryptography use cases.
• Performance: write efficient classical code (Python, C++, Julia) with a focus on optimization and computational efficiency.

Skills

Quantum computing

AI/ML

Python

C++

Quantum algorithms

Qiskit

D-Wave Leap/Ocean

Tools

IBM Qiskit

D-Wave Leap/Ocean

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Scikit-learn

Keras

Job description

Our partner, a Fortune 500 company , runs an Emerging Tech lab that builds rapid proofs of concept to test how emerging technologies — AI, Blockchain, IoT, Robotics, VR/AR — can be applied to real business use cases. We're looking for Senior Quantum Engineers to bring quantum computing competency to their team. You'll design and prototype quantum and hybrid quantum-classical solutions, build AI assets (e.g., plugins) that drive the firm-wide AI strategy, and contribute to ongoing AI and quantum R&D initiatives. This is a long-term, fully remote contract position (likely extension) with required US working hours overlap (2-6 PM CET).

Responsibilities

• Quantum algorithms: design, implement, and benchmark quantum algorithms (Shor's, Grover's, variational quantum algorithms) for business use cases.
• Quantum optimization: formulate optimization problems as QUBOs and solve them with D-Wave's quantum annealing (Leap/Ocean).
• Gate-based development: build and run quantum circuits using IBM Qiskit on platforms such as IBM Q, Rigetti, or Google Quantum.
• Prototyping & PoCs: rapidly turn hypotheses into prototypes, demos, and learnings that teams and clients use to decide where to invest in emerging tech.
• AI assets & R&D: develop AI assets (e.g., plugins) and contribute to R&D initiatives, including quantum NLP and quantum cryptography use cases.
• Performance: write efficient classical code (Python, C++, Julia) with a focus on optimization and computational efficiency.

Work Conditions

• Type: Full-time, Long-term contract
• Start Date : ASAP
• Location : Remote
• US Time Zone Overlap : Required ( 2 PM - 6 PM CET , ideally until 7 PM CET)
• Contract with EU LLC Requirements

Must have

• 2-5 years of experience , including at least 1 year in quantum computing (quantum algorithms / quantum cryptography), the rest in Generative AI or Data Science.
• Deep understanding of quantum computing fundamentals — linear algebra, quantum mechanics, entanglement, superposition, and quantum error correction.
• Hands-on experience with quantum algorithms — Shor's, Grover's, and variational quantum algorithms.
• Gate-based quantum systems & IBM Qiskit , plus familiarity with quantum hardware (superconducting qubits, trapped ions) and platforms like IBM Q, Rigetti, or Google Quantum.
• D-Wave quantum annealing — Leap/Ocean and hands-on QUBO formulation for optimization problems.
• Knowledge of quantum cryptography and quantum NLP .
• Strong Python skills , with a focus on optimization and computational efficiency.
• Understanding of machine learning and deep learning algorithms (random forests, ensemble methods, DNNs, CNNs), when to apply each, and open-source frameworks ( PyTorch, TensorFlow, Keras ).
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and present prototypes and findings to technical and business stakeholders.
• Have a consultancy mindset always try to find a solution for the client

Nice to have

• Research publications on quantum algorithms or applications (e.g., quantum simulation, linear algebra, cryptography) in reputable international journals.
• Practical experience applying ML & deep learning with TensorFlow, Keras, and Scikit-learn in Python.
• Experience with C++ or Julia .

Highlights

If you are passionate about Quantum Computing , AI , and turning emerging tech into working prototypes , this role with our client offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of computing! Originally posted on Himalayas