Key responsibilities

- Support the development of quantum safety and quantum computing solutions, prototypes and demonstrations.

- Contribute to post-quantum cryptography readiness assessments, including data gathering, analysis and documentation.

- Develop and evaluate quantum algorithms and workflows for selected optimization, machine learning and simulation use cases.

- Build and maintain software tools, accelerators and proof-of-concept assets using established engineering practices.

- Prepare technical documentation, assessment reports and presentation materials for internal and external stakeholders.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including cybersecurity, AI/ML, platform engineering and product teams.

- Participate in testing, validation and benchmarking activities to assess solution performance and applicability.

- Stay current on developments in quantum computing, post-quantum cryptography and related emerging technologies.

Quantum Specialist Responsibilities:

- Quantum Cyber / Safety:

- Support quantum risk assessments and identify areas that may require future cryptographic modernization.

- Assist in prototyping and benchmarking post-quantum cryptography algorithms within applications and services.

- Contribute to analysis of quantum-safe and hybrid cryptographic approaches and document findings.

- Support development of crypto-inventory and discovery capabilities to identify legacy cryptography dependencies.

- Execute testing of hybrid key exchange mechanisms and document performance observations.

- Assist with implementation and validation of crypto-agility patterns, certificate updates and key management enhancements.

- Contribute to creation and maintenance of migration guides, standards documentation and operational runbooks.

- Quantum Compute & Algorithms:





- Develop and evaluate quantum algorithms using industry-standard quantum development platforms.

- Support experimentation and testing to assess the practicality of quantum use cases.

- Build proof-of-concept solutions for optimization, simulation and emerging Quantum + AI use cases.

- Perform basic resource estimation and analysis of quantum circuits and algorithm performance.

- Compare classical and quantum approaches and document observations and recommendations.

- Maintain reproducible experimentation environments using Python, Jupyter notebooks, containers and source control tools.

- Knowledge and Skills Requirements:

- Foundational understanding of quantum computing concepts, including qubits, gates, quantum circuits and current hardware limitations.

- Basic understanding of post-quantum cryptography concepts, key encapsulation mechanisms, digital signatures and emerging standards.

- Familiarity with cryptographic concepts such as public-key cryptography, certificates and secure communication protocols.

- Experience with at least one quantum development platform such as Qiskit, PennyLane, Cirq, Azure Quantum or AWS Braket.

- Proficiency in Python programming and familiarity with commonly used scientific and data analysis libraries.

- Working knowledge of software development fundamentals, including version control and testing practices.

- Ability to design and execute experiments,



analyse results and communicate findings effectively.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

- Effective written and verbal communication skills.

- Ability to work collaboratively in global, cross-functional teams.

- Interest in emerging technologies and willingness to continuously learn new concepts and tools.

Education and Experience:

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.

- 2–5+ years of relevant experience in one or more of the following areas:

- Software development or engineering

- Applied cryptography or cybersecurity

- Data science, machine learning or advanced analytics

- Quantum computing research or development

- High-performance or scientific computing

- Experience developing prototypes, proof-of-concepts or technical solutions using contemporary programming languages and frameworks.

- Familiarity with Python and scientific computing libraries such as NumPy, SciPy, pandas or similar tools.

- Exposure to quantum computing concepts, quantum software development kits or post-quantum cryptography is preferred but not mandatory.

- Understanding of cybersecurity and cryptography fundamentals is desirable.

- Experience working in agile, research or innovation-focused environments is advantageous.

- Ability to independently complete assigned deliverables while collaborating effectively with senior team members.

- Publications, hackathons, certifications, research projects or open-source contributions related to quantum technologies are beneficial but not required.

- Willingness to work with global teams and support overlap with US East Coast hours when needed

📌 Quantum Senior Associate (Bengaluru)
🏢 EY
📍 Bengaluru