The Team

Innovation & Innovation & Delivery Transformation is part of Deloitte Consulting Services and focuses on bringing an engineering, innovation, and Innovation & Delivery Transformation mindset to everything we do. Innovation & Innovation & Delivery Transformation enables Deloitte to systematically embrace technology and our clients' rate of change by organizing for rapid innovation, expanding our approach to engineering, and rethinking how we navigate disruption in an increasingly tech-fueled market.

Innovation & Innovation & Delivery Transformation includes several Mission Areas: Innovation & Delivery Transformation, Innovation, Deloitte Engineering, Applied AI Strategic Growth Offering, Sustainability Strategic Growth Offering, Office of the Chief Data Officer, and Office of the Chief Technology Officer.

Do you have a passion for innovation and emerging technologies along with a firm foundation in the core principles of technology? Would you like to be a part of the early-stage development of a new firm offering? We are currently seeking a computational quantum chemist who will be part of our quantum computing consulting offering.

Given the potential for quantum technology to drastically improve computational abilities in chemistry and materials, you will help Deloitte stay on the cutting of edge of what is possible for our clients. You will be responsible for driving technical exploration, research, and development of quantum use cases that relate to computational quantum chemistry. Additionally, you will lead conversations with researchers, clients, and our partners in the quantum ecosystem (e.g., hardware/software vendors, start-ups).

Recruiting for this role ends on 01/31/2026.

Work you'll do

• Design and develop quantum algorithms, proof of concepts, prototypes and solutions to bring to market
• Conduct technical research focused on understanding the "art of the possible" for our clients with regards to Quantum Computing and other quantum technologies (communication, sensing, etc.)
• Design a roadmap for our clients' future use of Quantum Computing and related technologies
• Work with cross-industry leaders to identify business opportunities enabled by Quantum technologies
• Engage with our Quantum Computing ecosystem
• Support the development and delivery of Quantum Labs to help our clients understand how to think about - and leverage - quantum technologies and prepare for the future
• Drive the development and application of quantum algorithms for strongly correlated molecules and materials.
• Apply quantum and AI methods for chemical synthesis and discovery.
• Support industry engagement and project delivery in Life Science and Healthcare as well as Energy Science.
• Work with global leadership and institute teams to develop quantum eminence and solutions that can be commercialized on a global scale

A successful candidate will possess these skills:

• Experience with material or chemical simulation using quantum or classical algorithms.
• Knowledge of applying or developing quantum algorithms on quantum hardware for molecular simulation.
• Experience with advanced ML/AI techniques in materials or drug discovery.
• Proficient in a scientific programming environment (i.e. one or more of Julia, Python, Mathematica, MATLAB)
• Experience developing and giving presentations to senior executives both technical and non-technical
• Experience leading discussions with and advising senior executives in the pragmatic art of the possible based on real world experience
• Published in peer-reviewed journals related to quantum chemistry, material simulation or drug discovery
• Ability to grow new business relationships with senior (e.g., C-suite) stakeholders
• Experience building strategic roadmaps and developing business cases
• Experience with new product development and hybrid business models and corresponding go-to-market activation
• Relevant industry experience in pharmaceutical industry, drug discovery, energy sector or quantum startups
• Strong sense of intellectual curiosity
• Self-starter, organized, focused with an entrepreneur mindset
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness to learn continuously and mentor to share knowledge
• Experience in community building

Qualifications

Required:

• 3+ years of relevant experience including hands-on experience running simulations on Quantum and high-performance computing (GPU) environments for corporate R&D, innovation labs, or academic research.
• PhD in computational physics, computational chemistry or materials science, or related discipline.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
• Ability to travel up to 25%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $124,700 to $229,500.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

Information for applicants with a need for accommodation: https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/careers/articles/join-deloitte-assistance-for-disabled-applicants.html