PhD in Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field
Strong software engineering skills in scientific computing (Python, C++, etc.)
Hands-on experience with quantum circuit design and frameworks like Qiskit, PennyLane, or Cirq
Understanding of quantum gates, circuit architectures, and compilation
Ability to write reliable and maintainable software
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and optimise quantum circuits for specific hardware
Develop software tools for circuit compilation and optimisation
Profile and benchmark quantum circuit performance to identify improvements
Collaborate with research and hardware teams to implement algorithms
Maintain internal quantum software infrastructure and tooling
Enhance workflows for scalable quantum computing development
Contribute to quantum software capabilities through robust coding
Benefits
Competitive salary package with equity participation
Visa sponsorship support
Company-sponsored health coverage
Flexible time off policy
Collaborative, research-driven work environment
Opportunity to work on foundational quantum technologies
Exposure to cutting-edge quantum research and hardware challenges
Significant technical contribution opportunities within a growing team
Full Job Description
Summary Quantum Algorithm Engineer required to help translate quantum algorithms into practical, hardware-ready implementations. You will develop and optimise quantum circuits, build software tools for quantum computing workflows, and collaborate with research and hardware teams to improve the performance and scalability of quantum systems.
This role is ideal for a software-focused quantum researcher or engineer who enjoys working at the intersection of quantum algorithms, scientific computing, and emerging hardware technologies.
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and optimise quantum circuits for execution on target quantum hardware architectures
Develop software tools and frameworks for quantum circuit compilation, transpilation, optimisation, and deployment
Profile and benchmark quantum circuit performance to identify bottlenecks and improvement opportunities
Work closely with research and hardware teams to translate algorithmic concepts into practical implementations
Build and maintain internal quantum software infrastructure and tooling
Improve workflows for scalable quantum computing development and experimentation
Contribute to the advancement of quantum software capabilities through robust, maintainable code
Requirements
PHD in Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related technical discipline
Strong software engineering skills, particularly in scientific computing environments (Python, C++, or similar)
Hands-on experience with quantum circuit design and quantum software frameworks such as:
Qiskit
PennyLane
Cirq
Similar quantum programming platforms
Understanding of:
Quantum gates and circuit architectures
Quantum circuit compilation and optimisation
Hardware constraints affecting quantum execution
Ability to write reliable, maintainable, and well-structured software
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to collaborate effectively across research and engineering teams
Preferred Experience
Knowledge of quantum error correction and fault-tolerant quantum computing
Experience with:
Noise modelling
Error mitigation techniques
Hardware-aware compilation
Quantum circuit synthesis
Familiarity with classical high-performance computing (HPC), distributed computing, or quantum simulation
Contributions to open-source quantum software projects
Experience working in research-driven or deep-tech environments
Benefits
Competitive salary package with meaningful equity participation
Visa sponsorship support where applicable
Company-sponsored health coverage
Flexible time off policy
Collaborative, research-driven working environment
Opportunity to work on foundational technologies at the intersection of quantum computing and advanced software engineering
Exposure to cutting-edge quantum research and hardware development challenges
Opportunity to make significant technical contributions within a growing team
