Senior Associate

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Salary range: Rs 1700000 - Rs 2700000 (ie INR 17 - 27 LPA)

Min Experience: 3 years

Location: Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Mumbai, Pune, NCR

JobType: full-timeWe are seeking a highly motivated Senior Associate – Quantum Computing to join our advanced research and engineering team. In this role, you will contribute to the development, experimentation, and practical application of quantum computing technologies. You will work alongside interdisciplinary teams of physicists, mathematicians, and software engineers to design quantum algorithms, build experimental prototypes, and solve complex computational problems that are difficult or impossible for classical systems.

This position is ideal for professionals with a strong background in quantum mechanics, computer science, or applied mathematics who are passionate about advancing next-generation computing technologies. As a Senior Associate, you will play a key role in bridging theoretical quantum concepts with real-world applications across industries such as finance, optimization, cryptography, and materials science.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize quantum algorithms for real-world use cases including optimization, simulation, and machine learning.
• Implement and test quantum circuits using leading frameworks such as Qiskit, Cirq, Braket, or PennyLane.
• Collaborate with research teams to translate complex quantum computing concepts into practical solutions.
• Conduct experiments on quantum simulators and real quantum hardware to validate algorithm performance.
• Analyze computational complexity and evaluate quantum advantage over classical approaches.
• Contribute to the development of hybrid quantum-classical workflows and variational algorithms.
• Research emerging techniques in quantum error correction, noise mitigation, and circuit optimization.
• Document technical findings and communicate results clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Stay current with advancements in quantum computing research, tools, and hardware platforms.
• Mentor junior researchers or associates and support knowledge sharing within the team.

Required Qualifications

• 3–9 years of professional or research experience in quantum computing, quantum information science, or related fields.
• Strong understanding of quantum mechanics, linear algebra, probability theory, and computational complexity.
• Hands-on experience with quantum programming frameworks such as Qiskit, Cirq, PennyLane, or similar platforms.
• Proficiency in Python and familiarity with scientific computing libraries (NumPy, SciPy, etc.).
• Experience designing or implementing quantum algorithms such as Grover’s search, Shor’s algorithm, QAOA, or VQE.
• Familiarity with quantum hardware architectures, superconducting qubits, trapped ions, or photonic systems.
• Experience with quantum simulation tools and noise modeling.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and research skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in Physics, Quantum Computing, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Experience working with cloud-based quantum platforms such as IBM Quantum, AWS Braket, or Azure Quantum.
• Knowledge of quantum cryptography, quantum machine learning, or quantum optimization.
• Contributions to research publications, open-source quantum projects, or academic collaborations.