Familiarity with quantum computing concepts and a willingness to learn quantum algorithms and ... Containerization (Docker) and cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP) * Prompt Engineering ...
Familiarity with quantum computing concepts and a willingness to learn quantum algorithms and ... Containerization (Docker) and cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP) * Prompt Engineering ...
HPC Platform Engineer, Software, Center for Quantum Computing
San Francisco, CA · On-site +1
$67.75 - $91/hr
We are looking to hire an HPC Platform Engineer to develop, automate, and maintain high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructure on AWS that CQC scientists and engineers use for quantum computing ...
HPC Platform Engineer, Software, Center for Quantum Computing
San Francisco, CA · On-site +1
$67.75 - $91/hr
We are looking to hire an HPC Platform Engineer to develop, automate, and maintain high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructure on AWS that CQC scientists and engineers use for quantum computing ...
Applied Scientist, Quantum Device Packaging & Environment R&D, Device Team, AWS Center for Quantum C
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The Amazon Web Services (AWS) Center for Quantum Computing in Pasadena, CA, is looking to hire an Applied Scientist on the Device Team, focused on packaging and environmental R&D for quantum devices.
Applied Scientist, Quantum Device Packaging & Environment R&D, Device Team, AWS Center for Quantum C
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The Amazon Web Services (AWS) Center for Quantum Computing in Pasadena, CA, is looking to hire an Applied Scientist on the Device Team, focused on packaging and environmental R&D for quantum devices.
Postdoctoral Researcher in Quantum Optics
Hoboken, NJ · On-site
$126K/yr
... quantum computing solutions. This position is structured as a one-year contract, with the opportunity for extension based on satisfactory performance and mutual consent by both parties. The role ...
Postdoctoral Researcher in Quantum Optics
Hoboken, NJ · On-site
$126K/yr
... quantum computing solutions. This position is structured as a one-year contract, with the opportunity for extension based on satisfactory performance and mutual consent by both parties. The role ...
Quantum Algorithms Developer
Washington, DC · On-site
$77.60 - $176/hr
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Knowledge of quantum computing hardware, control electronics, and environmental control ... as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected ...
Quantum Algorithms Developer
Washington, DC · On-site
$77.60 - $176/hr
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The Amazon Web Services Center for Quantum Computing (CQC) in Pasadena, CA, is looking to hire an Applied Scientist. You will join a multi-disciplinary team of experimental and theoretical physicists ...
The Amazon Web Services Center for Quantum Computing (CQC) in Pasadena, CA, is looking to hire an Applied Scientist. You will join a multi-disciplinary team of experimental and theoretical physicists ...
Buyer II - Quantum Hardware, Procurement, Amazon Center for Quantum Computing
Pasadena, CA · On-site
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Your responsibilities will include RFPs / RFIs, contract negotiations, purchase order creations ... Inclusive Team Culture Here at AWS, it's in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led ...
Buyer II - Quantum Hardware, Procurement, Amazon Center for Quantum Computing
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Your responsibilities will include RFPs / RFIs, contract negotiations, purchase order creations ... Inclusive Team Culture Here at AWS, it's in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led ...
Quantum computing is rapidly emerging from the realms of science-fiction, and our customers can the see the potential it has to address their challenges. One of our missions at AWS is to give ...
Quantum computing is rapidly emerging from the realms of science-fiction, and our customers can the see the potential it has to address their challenges. One of our missions at AWS is to give ...
Quantum computing is rapidly emerging from the realms of science-fiction, and our customers can the see the potential it has to address their challenges. One of our missions at AWS is to give ...
Quantum computing is rapidly emerging from the realms of science-fiction, and our customers can the see the potential it has to address their challenges. One of our missions at AWS is to give ...
Applied Scientist - Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computing, Amazon Braket
Seattle, WA · On-site
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... AWS. You will answer the fundamental questions: how many physical qubits are needed, what gate ... quantum computing - Research background in quantum error correction (not limited to resource ...
Applied Scientist - Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computing, Amazon Braket
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... AWS. You will answer the fundamental questions: how many physical qubits are needed, what gate ... quantum computing - Research background in quantum error correction (not limited to resource ...
$126K/yr
... quantum computing solutions. This position is structured as a one-year contract, with the opportunity for extension based on satisfactory performance and mutual consent by both parties. The role ...
$126K/yr
... quantum computing solutions. This position is structured as a one-year contract, with the opportunity for extension based on satisfactory performance and mutual consent by both parties. The role ...
The Amazon Web Services Center for Quantum Computing (CQC) in Pasadena, CA, is looking to hire an Applied Scientist. You will join a multi-disciplinary team of experimental and theoretical physicists ...
The Amazon Web Services Center for Quantum Computing (CQC) in Pasadena, CA, is looking to hire an Applied Scientist. You will join a multi-disciplinary team of experimental and theoretical physicists ...
Sr Technical Product Manager - HPC Integration
Boston, MA · Hybrid
$170K - $250K/yr
Map current players (AWS, HPE, NVIDIA, etc.) and their quantum readiness. * Identify where quantum computing fits within this chain (e.g., as accelerator hardware, a cloud service, or a hybrid ...
Sr Technical Product Manager - HPC Integration
Boston, MA · Hybrid
$170K - $250K/yr
Map current players (AWS, HPE, NVIDIA, etc.) and their quantum readiness. * Identify where quantum computing fits within this chain (e.g., as accelerator hardware, a cloud service, or a hybrid ...
Chief Revenue Officer About Us Quantum Computing Inc. (QCi) (Nasdaq: QUBT) is an innovative ... negotiate contracts and agreements, and execute sales of developed technologies and products.
Chief Revenue Officer About Us Quantum Computing Inc. (QCi) (Nasdaq: QUBT) is an innovative ... negotiate contracts and agreements, and execute sales of developed technologies and products.
DevOps Engineer II [545]
New Haven, CT · On-site
QBTS) is a leader in the development and delivery of quantum computing systems, software, and ... Hands-on experience with AWS and cloud-based infrastructure * Experience working with CI/CD systems ...
DevOps Engineer II [545]
New Haven, CT · On-site
QBTS) is a leader in the development and delivery of quantum computing systems, software, and ... Hands-on experience with AWS and cloud-based infrastructure * Experience working with CI/CD systems ...
Quantum Algorithms Developer
$77K - $176K/yr
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Knowledge of quantum computing hardware, control electronics, and environmental control ... as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected ...
Quantum Algorithms Developer
$77K - $176K/yr
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Knowledge of quantum computing hardware, control electronics, and environmental control ... as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected ...
Quantum Algorithms Developer
Washington, DC · On-site
$77K - $176K/yr
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Knowledge of quantum computing hardware, control electronics, and environmental control ... as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected ...
Quantum Algorithms Developer
Washington, DC · On-site
$77K - $176K/yr
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Knowledge of quantum computing hardware, control electronics, and environmental control ... as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected ...
Quantum Algorithms Developer
$77K - $176K/yr
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Knowledge of quantum computing hardware, control electronics, and environmental control ... as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected ...
Quantum Algorithms Developer
$77K - $176K/yr
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Knowledge of quantum computing hardware, control electronics, and environmental control ... as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected ...
Amazon Braket is investing in fault-tolerant quantum computing capabilities. We are looking for an ... AWS. You will answer the fundamental questions: how many physical qubits are needed, what gate ...
Amazon Braket is investing in fault-tolerant quantum computing capabilities. We are looking for an ... AWS. You will answer the fundamental questions: how many physical qubits are needed, what gate ...
Quantum Algorithms Developer
Annapolis, MD · On-site
$77K - $176K/yr
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Knowledge of quantum computing hardware, control electronics, and environmental control ... as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected ...
Quantum Algorithms Developer
Annapolis, MD · On-site
$77K - $176K/yr
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Knowledge of quantum computing hardware, control electronics, and environmental control ... as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected ...
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| Aspect | Contract Aws Quantum Computing | Contract Aws Data Scientist |
|---|---|---|
| Required Credentials | Quantum computing certifications, AWS cloud certifications, programming skills in Python and Qiskit | Data science certifications, AWS certifications, proficiency in Python, R, and data analysis tools |
| Work Environment | Research labs, cloud environments, specialized quantum hardware | Data centers, cloud platforms, analytics teams |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Tech companies, research institutions, AWS projects | Finance, healthcare, e-commerce, AWS analytics projects |
Contract Aws Quantum Computing roles focus on developing and implementing quantum algorithms using AWS services, requiring specialized knowledge in quantum mechanics and programming. In contrast, Contract Aws Data Scientist positions involve analyzing large datasets, building predictive models, and deriving insights, often with a broader range of data analysis skills. Both roles are integral to AWS cloud projects but serve different technical and industry needs.
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Job description
We are seeking a Quantum Software Engineer to build AI-powered tools that massively accelerate how quantum applications are designed and resource-estimated. You will fuse modern AI-LLMs, coding agents, and ML-based heuristics-with quantum circuit construction, compilation, and analysis, compressing workflows that currently take weeks of expert effort into hours. Your tooling will directly shape Zapata's ability to evaluate and deliver quantum solutions across cryptography, pharmaceuticals, finance, materials discovery, and defense.
This position offers a high level of individual ownership and is well-suited to engineers who are excited to push the frontier of AI-assisted scientific software within a small, focused team. You will partner closely with algorithm scientists and customers to understand their design and resource-estimation workflows, then build tools that turn those workflows into automated, scalable pipelines. This position is classified as exempt under applicable wage and hour laws.
What you'll do
- Design and build AI-powered tools that accelerate quantum application design-from problem intake through algorithm selection, circuit construction, and validation
- Develop automated resource estimation pipelines that use LLMs and ML models to rapidly predict qubit counts, gate counts, and runtime for candidate quantum solutions
- Build agentic workflows that orchestrate quantum SDKs, compilation passes, simulators, and analysis tools
- Integrate state-of-the-art AI coding assistants and LLM APIs directly into internal scientific tooling to compress expert-led workflows into automated pipelines
- Benchmark and continuously improve the accuracy, speed, and reliability of AI-driven tooling against expert-curated baselines
- Collaborate closely with quantum algorithm scientists to capture their reasoning and encode it into reusable AI-driven tools
- Deliver high-quality software with minimal supervision, demonstrating autonomy in execution and technical decision-making
Qualifications
- Strong software engineering fundamentals, including testing, code review, and CI/CD practices
- BS or MS in Computer Science, Physics, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
- Demonstrated experience shipping software that leverages LLMs, AI agents, or other machine learning components
- Proficient programming skills in Python, with working knowledge of modern LLM APIs (Anthropic, OpenAI, or equivalent) and tool-use / function-calling patterns
- Deep familiarity with AI-assisted development workflows (Claude Code, Cursor, or similar) and a drive to use them to massively accelerate your own output and that of the team
- Familiarity with quantum computing concepts and a willingness to learn quantum algorithms and resource estimation in depth
- Ability to work independently and manage deliverables with minimal oversight
- Strong judgment about when to apply AI and when not to
- A commitment to measuring tool quality against expert baselines
Desired Programming Skills
- Python - for tooling, scientific code, and LLM-powered applications
- LLM APIs and tool-use / function-calling patterns (Anthropic, OpenAI, or similar)
- Agent frameworks and orchestration (LangGraph, pydantic-ai, or custom harnesses)
- Quantum SDKs (Qiskit, Cirq, PennyLane, or similar) for scripting design and estimation workflows
- AI-assisted development (e.g., Claude Code)
- Git and modern CI/CD tooling
- Evals and benchmark design for AI systems
- Software testing frameworks (pytest, hypothesis)
- NumPy, SciPy, and the scientific Python stack
- Retrieval-augmented generation and vector databases
- Containerization (Docker) and cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- Prompt Engineering
Preferred Experience
- Demonstrated experience shipping software that leverages LLMs, AI agents, or other machine learning components
- Experience building developer tools, scientific workflows, or research automation that leverages AI to speed up expert work
- Strong communication skills and comfort collaborating across research and engineering teams
About Zapata Quantum
Zapata Quantum is shaping the future of quantum computing: setting the standards for what's viable, valuable, and worth building. The Company powers quantum applications across cryptography, pharmaceuticals, finance, materials discovery, defense, and beyond, translating cutting-edge research into real-world impact.
Zapata is the only organization to have contributed across every technical area of DARPA's Quantum Benchmarking program, giving it a uniquely comprehensive view of what it takes to make quantum computing work in practice. Now restructured and sharply focused, Zapata Quantum stands alone as the only publicly traded, pure-play quantum software company fully dedicated to unlocking quantum's commercial potential.
We're rebuilding at a pivotal moment for the industry-bringing together a team that will help define how quantum delivers value in the real world, with the opportunity for meaningful ownership as we shape the commercial path forward.