Senior Software Engineer II - Quantum Computing - Technology Research and Development
American Express (company site, opens in a new tab)2+ yrsChennaiOn-siteDirect career pageEst. 25–45 LPA
Posted on 8 Sept
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About This Role
- Drive the development and application of quantum computing software within the Enterprise Data and AI organization, focusing on research breakthroughs that integrate quantum algorithms and hardware for business impact.
- Leverage expertise in quantum information theory and programming frameworks (preferably Qiskit) to build and enhance quantum algorithms, error correction techniques, and hybrid quantum-classical solutions.
- Collaborate on cutting-edge projects in quantum computing to innovate financial products, operations, or risk analytics by translating research insights into production-level software systems.
Minimum Requirements
- Ph.D. or Master’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
- Minimum of 2 years hands-on experience in quantum computing or quantum information science.
- Proficiency with at least one quantum programming framework such as Qiskit (preferred), Cirq, or Q#.
- Advanced Python programming skills with experience developing production-quality software.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Has a strong record of peer-reviewed publications in quantum computing or related scientific domains indicating deep technical expertise.
- Experienced in quantum information theory including algorithms, error correction, entanglement, and hybrid quantum-classical methods like VQE or QAOA.
- Comfortable working in a research-to-product environment, especially in financial services contexts involving modeling, portfolio optimization, or risk analytics.