Quantum Computing Engineer Director

Description

The team builds software for quantum computing systems, focusing on quantum algorithms, efficient quantum circuits, and connecting quantum capabilities with classical computing setups to solve hard computational problems.

This role reports to the Vice President of Full Spectrum Cyber, who is the CTO.

The company is a global technology and professional services firm with 26,000 experts, working across more than 50 countries with government, defense, and intelligence clients in AI, cloud, cyber, and software development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of advanced quantum algorithms and circuits for complex computational and mission problems.
• Design and build quantum software that works with classical systems to deliver scalable, efficient hybrid workflows.
• Assess new quantum hardware, development platforms, and partner technologies, and recommend how to adopt them to strengthen mission capabilities.
• Run experiments, simulations, and performance tests on quantum solutions, comparing results from quantum and classical methods.
• Work with engineering, research, and mission teams to find new quantum use cases and speed up innovation across the company.

Requirements

• Experience in quantum algorithms, quantum control software, and statistical analysis.
• At least 5 years of related experience.
• A bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field.
• Deep experience in advanced statistical analysis, data modeling, and computational methods used to evaluate and optimize quantum and classical solutions.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts and findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Expert Python development skills, plus familiarity with major open-source modeling tools and cloud platforms that handle scalable computing workloads.
• US citizenship is required.
• An active Secret clearance is required, and you must be able to obtain one.

Conditions

Location: Falls Church, VA, with a hybrid schedule.

Scheduled hours are 40 per week.

Travel is less than 10% of the time.

The likely salary range is $187,179 to $243,800. Actual pay depends on experience, geographic location, and possibly contract terms, and may fall outside this range.

As part of hiring, you will complete an identity verification process using biometrics and AI to confirm identity and prevent fraud, and you must be on camera for virtual interviews.

The company is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

Benefits

• Medical plans, some with Health Savings Accounts, plus dental and vision coverage.
• A 401(k) with pre-tax and post-tax contributions up to IRS limits and a company match.
• Full flex work weeks where possible, and paid vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
• Short and long-term disability, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance, provided or available.
• An AI-powered career tool that suggests career steps and learning options, and an internal mobility team to help you reach your goals.
• An award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace.