Quantum Algorithms Developer

Overview

Quantum Algorithms Developer at Booz Allen Hamilton – leverage your software development skills to develop scalable quantum algorithms and AI solutions.

• Work closely with customers to understand needs and provide quantum support in laboratory or agile software development environments.
• Apply software engineering expertise for problem‑solving, design, development, and maintenance of cutting‑edge quantum systems.
• Identify and grow technical collaborations that underlie engineering advances.
• Identify new growth areas for quantum and AI businesses and build MVPs to excite customers.
• Leverage software development principles to build frameworks and programs that maximize computational resources for customer use cases.

• 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.

• Managing teams of scientists, engineers, or developers.
• Experience in quantum materials, qubit control, or quantum information science.
• Research in quantum mechanics or effects enabling quantum computing, sensing, or networking.
• Excellent collaboration skills across technical backgrounds.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Master’s or Doctorate in relevant fields (preferred).
• Certifications related to quantum materials, qubit control, or quantum information science.

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

Salary range: $77,600.00 – $ (annualized USD). Benefits include health, life, disability, financial, retirement programs, paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work‑life programs, and dependent care.

• Remote – may require occasional in‑person work at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid – expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently and may visit customer sites.
• Onsite – work primarily at a Booz Allen office or customer facility.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.