Quantum Software Engineer - Energy Grid Optimization
Core
Develop quantum optimization algorithms and error correction techniques to solve energy grid optimization problems.
Role type
Senior IC quantum software engineer (energy grid optimization)
Builds
Quantum algorithms and software for energy grid optimization
Domain
Energy grid optimization + Quantum computing
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Quantum optimization algorithms (QAOA, IQP, quantum annealing), Quantum error correction, Energy grid optimization (unit commitment, N-k contingency), Quantum circuit optimization, Noisy/noiseless quantum simulation, Quantum hardware execution, Open-source quantum frameworks (Cirq, Qiskit), Python programming
Preferred skills
PhD in quantum computation/physics/CS, Advanced quantum frameworks (Stim), Backend development (FastAPI, PostgreSQL), Cloud development (GCP, AWS), CI/CD, Security best practices, Front-end development (React, JavaScript)
Technologies
Cirq, Qiskit, Stim, FastAPI, PostgreSQL, SQLAlchemy, GCP, AWS, GitHub
Responsibilities
Conduct R&D on quantum technology for energy grid optimization, Write and test code for quantum algorithms, Collaborate with external groups and experimental physicists, Contribute to government and commercial proposals, Publish research findings, Provide guidance to team members
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
