Announcement
Open position – Junior Software Engineer
We are hiring a Junior Software Engineer. If you have a strong interest in quantum computing and are eager to develop products with the potential to save lives and solve previously intractable problems, we encourage you to apply. Join a team of exceptional professionals working to advance the healthcare and life sciences (HCLS) sector and drive innovation in the quantum computing field.
About us
We are a global, VC-backed Series A start-up bringing together an international (with over 20 different nationalities!), multidisciplinary, and collaborative team. Our Digital Quantum Interface provides highly optimized software modules that can increase efficiency and accuracy of the quantum computing pipeline by orders of magnitude. We are on track to be the first company in the world to achieve quantum utility for industrially relevant use cases in life sciences.
We have created a culture we love and are proud of. We’re a hard-working bunch with a friendly, close-knit, and transparent environment where trust underpins everything that we do. As we scale our business, we’re focused on keeping this culture and our values at the heart of how we make decisions.
What we do
At Algorithmiq, we develop unique quantum software that makes quantum computers useful, enabling them to solve real-world problems. Our software provides powerful solutions to computationally demanding problems for many industries. We see the biggest impact in healthcare and life sciences, where we are driving breakthroughs such as faster, more affordable drug discovery to improve lives.
Our recent successes include running the largest error mitigation experiment to date on IBM hardware (91 active qubits by 91 layers, arXiv:2411.00765) and commercially launching our most powerful error mitigation algorithm (TEM) on IBM’s Qiskit Functions Catalog. In parallel, we have successfully completed the second phase of the q4bio Wellcome Leap program in partnership with Cleveland Clinic & IBM for the development of photo-activated cancer drugs using our state-of-the-art breakthrough quantum chemistry product, Aurora.
In the coming year, we will be releasing more software products that will empower the routine use of the combined computational power of quantum and classical computers together.
Who are we looking for?
As Junior Software Engineer at Algorithmiq, you will work in the software team with a focus on developing products for the efficient and accurate use of today’s quantum computers for enhanced drug discovery pipelines and other life science tasks. You will be part of a growing team of software engineers developing cutting-edge products for solving the hardest problems in quantum computing.
This is a very exciting area and demands innovative solutions. We are looking for candidates with outstanding problem-solving skills and eagerness to grow their software development toolbox. This role suits computer engineers/scientists/physicists/chemists with a proven ability to develop software. You should apply if you are keen to create products that can have an immediate impact on near-term quantum computing. We are looking for someone who can turn their hand to a range of software development problems and is not afraid to push their boundaries to learn professional software development within an ever-evolving field.
What you’ll be doing
• Build and develop cutting-edge software products in a novel, highly technical field.
• Apply software engineering practices to ensure that our products provide the best-in-class performance and functionality.
• Work closely with R&D teams to turn new ideas and discoveries into powerful products.
• Participate in internal code reviews and pair programming.
• Gain first-hand experience in applying today’s quantum computing devices to useful problems.
• Interface with customers to improve their pipelines with our products.
Mandatory requirements
• Experience with the Python programming language (>1yrs)
• Experience with version control (Git) and collaborative development platforms like GitHub (>1yrs)
• Familiarity with the Python library ecosystem for scientific computations, e.g. NumPy.
• Familiarity with software development best-practices (testing, code review, documentation).
Beneficial if you have
• Master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field, e.g., physics, chemistry, mathematics, computer science
• Familiarity with software stacks for quantum computers (e.g. qiskit, cirq, pennylane)
• Familiarity with high-performance computing environments.
• Knowledge of C++ or other low-level programming language.
• Familiarity with development automation through CI pipelines.
Our recruitment process
• A screening interview with HR and a Team Member.
• Technical exercise.
• Exercise review and an interview with the Team Lead.
• Decision.
What we offer
• Opportunity to be part of a revolutionary mission.
• Work with the brightest and most talented colleagues from around the world.
• Competitive compensation.
• Flexible working environment and culture.
• Team-building activities and quarterly get-togethers.
Our values
• Crazy In Thinking.
• Rigorous In Verifying.
• Have Sisu.
• Be Adaptable.
• Show Trustparency.
• Make Working With You Fun.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We are proud to be led by a female CEO in a field where female representation is still relatively low. We have over 20 nationalities represented in our workforce. Our software team features a strong and diverse background of highly skilled and dedicated experts – a great bunch to share your daily work with!
Our commitment is to build a culture that is fair and representative and where you can bring your authentic self to work. We know diverse teams are stronger. Our goal is to build the best global team, representative and inclusive of the diverse talent and communities with belong to and collaborate with.
Ready to apply?
To apply for the position, please submit your application to the email [email protected] with the subject [Applicant-Your full name] and the following information as a single attachment (pdf) in English:
• A motivation letter (max 1 page) describing your experience and interest in creating products that can have an immediate impact on near-term quantum computing
• Curriculum vitae
• Contact information for two referees
Deadline: 31.3.2025
For more information about the position, please contact Head of Product Engineering: Roberto Di Remigio Eikås, [email protected]
For recruitment-related questions, please contact our People Partner: Minna Günes, [email protected].