Applied Quantum Algorithms SME

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Location
Ashburn, VA
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Full-time
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42 days ago
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Dec 14, 2026

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Booz Allen Hamilton is a management and technology consulting firm that provides analytics, digital, engineering, and cybersecurity solutions primarily to U.S. government agencies and commercial clients. Industry: Management & Technology Consulting

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TL;DR · Applied Quantum Algorithms SME

The Applied Quantum Algorithms SME will join a team dedicated to advancing quantum information science for the U.S. government. In this role, you will work closely with clients to understand their specific needs, provide direct quantum support, and shape research directions through internal investments. Your daily responsibilities include developing and maintaining object-oriented software across multi-file codebases with interdependent modules, as well as building software for cloud-based or distributed computing workflows. You will utilize Python and quantum SDKs, specifically Qiskit, to develop quantum algorithms and applications. The position requires the ability to adapt existing code to fit novel problem requirements while conveying complex concepts to varied audiences. This work focuses on improving and accelerating quantum capabilities and solving problems within the quantum computing and sensing domain.

What you'll do

  • Develop and maintain object-oriented software across multi-file codebases with interdependent modules.
  • Build and deploy software for cloud-based or distributed computing workflows.
  • Implement quantum algorithms and applications using Python and quantum SDKs like Qiskit.
  • Adapt existing code and update downstream dependencies to meet novel problem requirements.
  • Provide direct quantum support and technical guidance to government clients.
  • Shape research directions through internal investments and client-facing initiatives.
  • Convey complex quantum information science concepts to a varied audience through written and verbal communication.

What we're looking for

  • 3+ years of experience with software development.
  • Experience developing and maintaining object-oriented software across multi-file codebases with interdependent modules.
  • Experience developing software for cloud-based or distributed computing workflows.
  • Experience with quantum algorithms, quantum software development, or quantum computing applications.
  • Experience coding in Python and quantum SDKs, including Qiskit.
  • Ability to adapt existing code and update downstream files and module dependencies to fit novel problem requirements.
  • Ability to convey complex concepts through written and verbal communication and work collaboratively with a varied audience.
  • Bachelor's degree in Physics, Mathematics, or CS.
  • Ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
  • Experience in data science or computer engineering (preferred).
  • Experience leading technology business plans, roadmaps, and managing teams of scientists and engineers (preferred).
  • Doctorate degree in Physics, Mathematics, CS, or a related field (preferred).

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