Senior Software Engineer II

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer II specializing in Quantum Computing within our Enterprise Data and AI organization at American Express TRS.

Mission: Shape your contribution to something big by leveraging data as a core driver of innovation. Our mission is to power success through technology, culture, and colleagues.

About the Team

The EDAI organization unites teams responsible for AI engineering, generative AI enablement, automation product engineering, and Technology Research & Development. We ensure research breakthroughs seamlessly translate into business impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, prototype, and evaluate quantum algorithms to solve complex computational problems in finance.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (quantum scientists, data scientists) to integrate solutions into real-world financial workflows.
• Develop and maintain quantum software libraries, tools, and simulation environments.
• Present technical findings internally/externally and publish high-quality research at leading conferences.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. or Master's in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, etc., OR equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on Quantum Computing (QC) experience.
• Deep understanding of quantum information theory, algorithms, error correction, and entanglement.
• Strong foundation in discrete mathematics, numerical methods, and scientific computing.
• Proven track record of peer-reviewed publications in QC or related fields.
• Proficiency with Qiskit (preferred), Cirq, Q#, or similar frameworks; advanced Python skills.
• Familiarity with hybrid quantum-classical approaches (VQE, QAOA) and hardware platforms.