Original job description
About the Role
SuperQ is seeking a Quantum Algorithms Engineer to design, prototype, and implement quantum and hybrid algorithms on the Super Platform - our AI-driven supercomputing environment integrating closely-coupled GPU and Quantum-based compute infrastructure. The successful candidate will focus heavily on Quantum Optimization and Quantum Machine Learning (QML), ensuring seamless co-processing between classical accelerators and quantum hardware.
Responsibilities
Design and implement quantum and hybrid algorithms, focusing heavily on Quantum Optimization (e.g., QAOA, VQE, QUBO), advanced gate-model routines, and Quantum Machine Learning (QML) applications.
Work closely with the engineering team to integrate these algorithms into the Super Platform’s architecture, optimizing the tight, low-latency interplay between GPU accelerators and Quantum Processing Units (QPUs).
Benchmark algorithmic performance across quantum annealing, gate-based quantum, and classical solvers.
Contribute to the core platform build: improve quantum-classical orchestration, performance tuning, and deployment pipelines.
Collaborate with domain leads (e.g., healthcare, logistics, manufacturing, finance) to tailor algorithm modules for industry-specific problem statements.
Produce reproducible notebooks, performance dashboards, automated test suites, and documentation for algorithm modules.
Requirements
3–5 years of experience in quantum computing, scientific computing, optimization or a closely related field.
Master’s degree or PhD in Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Electrical/Computer Engineering (or equivalent); Master’s strongly preferred.
Proficiency in Quantum Gate-based computing libraries and SDKs (e.g., Qiskit, Cirq, PennyLane, TKET) as well as cloud quantum services (e.g., AWS Braket).
Strong programming skills: Python required; experience with libraries such as NumPy, SciPy, and quantum-specific frameworks.
Solid mathematical foundations: linear algebra, graph theory, and advanced Quantum Optimization techniques (QUBO, Ising-models, QAOA, Parameterized Quantum Circuits, MILP).
Experience in hybrid GPU-Quantum workflows, managing workloads across heterogeneous compute environments, performance benchmarking, and algorithmic optimization.
Ability to communicate complex technical ideas clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Bonus: hands-on experience with GPU-Quantum co-processing tools (specifically NVIDIA CUDA-Q), direct quantum hardware exposure, open-source contributions, or published work in QML or Quantum Optimization.
Benefits
Competitive salary with performance-based bonus structure.
Stock options / equity participation – be part of the upside of a foundational platform in quantum + classical + AI.
Flexible work arrangements – choose your Canadian/US location, hybrid office/remote as fits your style.
Professional development budget: attend conferences (Quantum/AI/HPC), certifications, workshops.
Access to cutting-edge hardware – quantum access, HPC clusters, GPUs for experimentation and personal innovation time.
Work Culture
We foster a collaborative research-meets-engineering environment: you will sit at the intersection of cutting-edge quantum methods and real-world systems.
Flat organisation, open communication: bring ideas, experiment, iterate.
Ownership mindset: you will own modules end-to-end, from prototype to production.
Strong emphasis on learning, curiosity, and innovation – we expect you to push boundaries and help build the future of computing.
Global & diverse team: though based in Canada, you’ll work across time zones collaborating with UAE, US, Europe.
Focus on work-life balance: flexible hours, remote-friendly, and inclusive of personal commitments.
SuperQ is committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer and make employment decisions based on merit, qualifications and business needs - without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
