Remote Quantum Application Software Developer

Summary

Join PsiQuantum's applications team as a quantum applications software engineer to design, build and deploy tools which drive the development of quantum applications for solving the world’s most pressing problems.

Requirements

• Graduate degree in Physics, Math, or Computer Science or equivalent required (MSc or PhD)
• Practical experience in quantum computing, programming quantum applications, or quantum circuit compilation
• 5+ years professional experience programming and releasing production code in Python, C++, or similar languages
• Experience with quantum algorithms or compiling in the regime of fault tolerant gates preferred
• Experience with deployment of code in distributed environments, cloud application development, and RESTful API-driven architectures
• A results-driven “doer”, preferably with experience in a high-throughput, rapid-delivery work environment
• A problem solver, with an analytical mindset
• Proven team player with an ability to work effectively across departments, sites, and time zones
• Ability to work independently and contribute in fast-moving start-up environment

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of quantum applications software tools to support both internal and external users
• Maintain, service and upgrade a high-quality codebase supported by a fast and reliable simulation infrastructure
• Work closely with internal and external partners and other members of the quantum applications team to design, implement and analyze quantum algorithms for real-world use cases
• Assist with full system analysis to evaluate and optimize resource requirements for fault tolerant computations
• Assist with the optimization of quantum algorithms at the subroutine, circuit, and compiled gate-set level