Quantum Algorithms Developer

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.

Work closely with customers to understand their needs and provide direct quantum support in a laboratory or agile sof t war e development environment.

Apply your expertise in sof t war e 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 artifi cia l 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.

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

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 .

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided .

Work Model Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

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.

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.