
Quantum Software Engineer – Machine Learning
Infleqtion
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Chicago • Illinois • United States
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Salary
💰 $135,000 - $160,000 per year
Tech Stack
About the role
- Develop and implement quantum-inspired machine learning models, including tensor network–based architectures (e.g., MPS/TTN/PEPS-inspired models) for structured data analysis
- Design and evaluate quantum machine learning algorithms suitable for near-term and fault-tolerant quantum computers
- Build hybrid classical–quantum workflows integrating classical ML pipelines with quantum processors and/or quantum sensors
- Develop ML models for signal processing, state estimation, calibration, and noise mitigation in quantum sensing systems
- Collaborate with hardware and experimental teams to translate physical system characteristics into learning-based models
- Optimize models for performance, scalability, and deployment in HPC and low-SWaP environments
- Stay current with emerging research in tensor networks, quantum information science, and advanced ML architectures
- Contribute to research publications, technical reports, and conference presentations
- Provide technical mentorship and contribute to a collaborative, interdisciplinary research environment
Requirements
- BS or MS in Computer Science, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field
- Strong experience developing, training, and optimizing machine learning models
- Demonstrated experience with tensor networks, structured linear algebra, or physics-informed ML architectures
- Proficiency in Python and modern ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, JAX, TensorFlow)
- Experience working in scientific computing and HPC environments leveraging GPU acceleration
- Strong mathematical foundation in linear algebra, probability, and optimization
- Ability to communicate complex theoretical and experimental concepts clearly across teams and to external customers
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional, and fast-paced R&D environment
- Resourceful problem-solver with a track record of delivering research ideas into prototype or production systems
- Willingness to travel domestically and potentially internationally up to 10%
- Ph.D. in Computer Science, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or a related field (preferred)
- Research experience in quantum machine learning and/or quantum information science (preferred)
- Experience implementing variational quantum algorithms, parameterized quantum circuits, or quantum kernel methods (preferred)
- Experience developing tensor network algorithms for large-scale modeling or simulation (preferred)
- Familiarity with quantum SDKs (e.g., Qiskit, Cirq, Braket, PennyLane) (preferred)
- Strong publication record in machine learning, quantum computing, or computational physics (preferred)
- Experience working with quantum sensor data or quantum hardware calibration workflows (preferred)
Benefits
- 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, short/long-term disability
- Employer-funded Health Savings Account
- Unlimited PTO
- 401(k) match
- Company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance
- Flexible Savings Account
- Paid FMLA, Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Student Loan Repayment
- Equity Program
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
quantum-inspired machine learningtensor networksmachine learning modelsstructured linear algebraPythonPyTorchJAXTensorFlowHPCvariational quantum algorithms
Soft Skills
communicationcollaborationproblem-solvingmentorshipinterdisciplinary teamworkresourcefulnessadaptabilityclear communication of complex conceptseffective teamworkfast-paced work environment
Certifications
Ph.D. in Computer SciencePh.D. in PhysicsPh.D. in Applied MathematicsPh.D. in Electrical Engineering