Quantum Algorithms Developer at 631 Booz Allen Hamilton_United States — Washington, DC

Quantum Algorithms DeveloperThe Opportunity:

Are you fascinated by the possibilities of quantum technology? Do you want to transform its potential into reality? Are you passionate about collaboration and eager to build partnerships that drive innovation? We have an opportunity for you to leverage your scientific and technical expertise to advance quantum computing. In this role, you leverage your existing software development expertise to create programs that scale to meet the demands of AI and Quantum Computing.

What You’ll Do

• Work closely with customers to understand their needs and provide direct quantum support in a laboratory or agile software development environment.
• Apply your expertise in software engineering for problem-solving, design, development, and maintenance of cutting-edge quantum systems.
• Identify and grow technical collaborations that form the foundation of engineering advancements.
• Identify new growth areas for our quantum and artificial intelligence businesses and build MVPs that excite customers.
• Leverage principles of software development to build frameworks and programs that can take advantage of the latest and most appropriate computational resources for the customer's use case.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• 2+ years of experience in software development or quantum algorithms
• Experience in laboratory or Agile software development environments
• Experience with quantum algorithms, quantum software development, or quantum computing applications
• Experience with Python, C, C++, or Rust
• Knowledge of quantum computing hardware, control electronics, and environmental control requirements
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Physics, Computer Science, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Nice If You Have:

• Experience managing teams of scientists, engineers, or developers
• Experience in quantum materials, qubit control, or quantum information science, demonstrated through professional experience or publications
• Experience performing research in quantum mechanics and the quantum effects that enable quantum computing, quantum sensing, or quantum networking
• Possession of excellent collaboration skills across different technical backgrounds
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills, to communicate complex concepts
• Master's degree in Physics, Computer Science, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering preferred; Doctorate degree in Physics, Material Science, or Mechanical or Electrical Engineering a plus
• Quantum Materials-, Qubit Control-, or Quantum Information Science- related Certification

Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Compensation

Identity Statement

Candidate AI Usage Policy

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination