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Salary: USD 140,000 - 182,000 / annual
Infleqtion is seeking a Quantum Software Engineer to conduct R&D on quantum optimization algorithms applied to energy grid optimization problems. This role bridges theoretical quantum computing and practical energy infrastructure challenges.
Key responsibilities include:
- Conducting R&D on quantum algorithms (QAOA, IQP circuits, quantum annealing) for energy grid optimization applications
- Writing and testing code to implement quantum algorithms, with focus on energy grid problems like unit commitment and N-k contingency analysis
- Collaborating with experimental physicists and software engineers to translate theory into implementation
- Optimizing quantum circuits including mapping, routing, and gate decomposition
- Running quantum circuits on quantum hardware and analyzing results from both noiseless and noisy simulations
- Contributing to government and commercial energy grid optimization proposals
- Publishing research findings and presenting at scientific conferences
- Providing technical guidance to team members in a collaborative research environment
- Staying current with developments in quantum algorithms and energy grid optimization
Required qualifications:
- BS or MS in Computer Science, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, or related field
- High proficiency in Python (or C++/Julia with ability to rapidly upskill)
- Hands-on experience with quantum algorithms for optimization (QAOA, IQP, quantum annealing)
- Knowledge of quantum error correction and partial error correction techniques
- Familiarity with energy grid optimization concepts
- Experience optimizing quantum circuits and working with quantum hardware
- Proficiency with open-source quantum frameworks (Cirq, Qiskit)
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to work in-office 3 days per week; up to 10% domestic/international travel
Preferred qualifications include PhD in quantum computation or related field, experience with advanced frameworks like Stim, backend development (FastAPI, PostgreSQL), cloud platforms (GCP, AWS), CI/CD practices, security best practices, and front-end development experience.
This is a highly technical role ideal for someone passionate about solving complex quantum computing problems with real-world energy infrastructure applications.
