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This role is critical in architecting the core software engine that drives our proprietary photonic quantum processors, combining complex mathematical formulations with physical optical hardware feedback.\n\nResponsibilities\nDesign and implement the high-performance C++ runtime and Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL) for photonic optimization computers.\nProfile and optimize critical execution paths to minimize latency, addressing bottlenecks in memory bandwidth, cache locality, and data transfer.\nCollaborate with FPGA, Electrical engineers and Firmware engineers to ensure to create, test, and optimize device interfaces.\nDevelop algorithmic enhancements to usage of quantum feedback to solve NP hard optimization problems more efficiently with higher solution quality.\nWrite efficient, thread-safe code for concurrent hardware control and real-time signal processing.\nDesign and implement novel algorithms that map optimization and machine-learning problems onto entropy-based photonic quantum processors, including post-processing pipelines.\nBuild software layers to decompose and orchestrate large-scale optimization problems across multiple photonic hardware resources.\n\nRequired Qualifications\n6+ years of experience in software engineering with a focus on systems or HPC.\nStrong proficiency in C++ and Python\nStrong mathematical background in Convex Optimization, Quadratic Programming (QP), Mixed-Integer Linear Programming (MILP), or Gradient-Free Methods.\nExperience with Numerical Analysis and high-performance math libraries (e.g., BLAS, LAPACK, Eigen).\nFamiliarity with protocols (e.g., UART, SPI, gRPC, REST) and software integration.\nStrong understanding of performance tuning, memory management, and fault-tolerant design.\nFamiliarity with Linux system programming and build toolchains (CMake, GCC/Clang).\nExperience working in cross-functional teams involving hardware, physics, and software.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\nAdvanced degree (MS/PhD) in Computer Science, Physics, or Mathematics.\nExperience with classical optimization solvers (e.g., CPLEX, Gurobi) or heuristic frameworks.\nFamiliarity with Open Quantum Systems or optical feedback mechanisms.\nBackground in Digital Signal Processing (DSP) or control theory.\nKnowledge of containerized deployment using Docker.\n\nSkills C++, High Performance Computing (HPC), Algorithm Design, Mathematical Optimization,, Multi-threading, Linux, CMake, Python, Performance Profiling, Hardware Abstraction, Signal Processing.\n\nDisclaimers: AlphaStaff, Inc. and the Client are equal employment opportunity employers and do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, past or present military service, disability, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.","company":"Alphastaffhcm","rawCompany":"alphastaffhcm","city":"Oak Ridge","state":"NJ","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-12T18:58:41.209Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Software Engineer, Quantum Algorithms (Optimization)","description":"Position Description: A client of AlphaStaffHCM is looking for a Software Engineer with deep expertise in Mathematical Optimization and algorithm development. 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