Quantum Algorithm Development Lead

Tyto Athene
📍 Reston, VA, United States 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted July 06, 2026

Job Description

**Description**

Tyto Athene is seeking a **Quantum Algorithm Development Lead** to lead the development of quantum computing workloads for mission-critical operations of the U.S. Federal Government, DoD, IC, and National Security sectors. This role is designed for a high-level theorist with the entrepreneurial drive to lead a team of engineers and scientists and deliver differentiated value-add for missions in contested environments.

The successful candidate will be the architect of our quantum algorithm development program, leading foundational research to enable reliable workloads in the industry’s NISQ-to-FTQC transition. They will bridge the gap between abstract mathematics and practical application, establishing a full-stack quantum platform for algorithm deployment that serves the warfighter and the broader intelligence community.

**Practice Leadership & Strategy:**

+ **Establish** **Quantum Deployments with Real Value** **:** Understand t...

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Job Details

  • Location Reston, VA
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category other-general
  • Posted Date July 06, 2026
  • Application Deadline July 11, 2026