Infleqtion

Infleqtion

Quantum Software Engineer - Nuclear

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Sponsorship not specified$110k-$182kDetected 1 day ago
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About the role

  • Job Responsibilities The duties and responsibilities outlined below include essential functions of the role.
  • General familiarity of nuclear physics: nuclear structure, Goldstone diagrams, Fermionic algebra, Folk Space, etc.
  • Experience in applying quantum algorithms to nuclear physics Familiarity with AI: machine learning, LLMs, agentic AI, etc.

Requirements

  • BS or MS in Computer Science, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field High proficiency in programming, with fluency in Python preferable.
  • Proficiency in alternative languages (e.g., C/C++ or Julia) with the ability to rapidly upskill in Python.
  • Specific experience with at least one subfield of nuclear physics: QCD, EFT, many-body, etc.
  • Experience with quantum algorithms used for physical science applications: QPE, VQE, Hamiltonian Simulation, etc.
  • Experience with open-source quantum software frameworks, such as Cirq or Qiskit.
  • Demonstrated ability to work and communicate will all levels of an organization.
  • Demonstrated ability to work comfortably in a highly collaborative, cross-functional, team-oriented, and matrixed environment.
  • Desire and demonstrated ability to thrive and produce results in a fluid, dynamic, and fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to learn new and complex topics quickly.
  • Resourceful problem-solver who collaboratively identifies effective paths forward with demonstrated expertise in executing productization efforts.

Nice to have

  • Experience with cloud development, especially on GCP and AWS.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD, automated actions, issue tracking, version control, and other features on GitHub.
  • Familiarity with security core best-practices such as access control, encryption at rest, key rotation, and logging Exposure to or interest in front-end / GUI development (e.g., React, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, PyQt).
  • Notice to Recruitment Agencies: Infleqtion does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies.
  • Infleqtion is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Compensation

  • $110k-$182k

Benefits

  • machine learning, LLMs, agentic AI, etc.

Company info

  • We are seeking a Quantum Software Engineer with expertise in nuclear physics and quantum algorithms for physical science applications.
  • Depending on business needs, this role may perform a combination of some or all of the following duties.

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