Senior Quantum Software Engineer
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Designing and delivering fast, reliable, and secure components in Rust, Python, and TypeScript that form the backbone of our quantum developer experience Building language and compiler features for Q#, OpenQASM, QIR, and related technologies that push the boundaries of what programs quantum developers can express. Creating intuitive, high-impact VS Code integrations that help scientists and engineers work productively with complex quantum systems. Exploring new ways to integrate cutting-edge AI capabilities into quantum development workflows. Collaborating closely with experts in quantum chemistry, error correction, control systems, and hardware to design end-to-end solutions that connect research and product. Engaging with the open-source community, triaging issues, and contributing improvements that help shape the future of the ecosystem. Doctorate in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Physical Sciences, or related field AND 1+ years software industry experience, including developing commercial software, compilers, scientific computing applications, or multi-component systems OR Master's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Physical Sciences, or related field AND 3+ years software industry experience, including developing commercial software, compilers, scientific computing applications, or multi-component systems OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Physical Sciences, or related field AND 4+ years software industry experience, including developing commercial software, compilers, scientific computing applications, or multi-component systems OR equivalent experience. Ability to work in an “AI-first” environment using modern AI tools to accelerate discovery through hardware development. Ability to leverage AI tools to drive innovation and efficiency (e.g., performance modeling and analysis, research gathering, day to day task automation). Doctorate in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Physical Sciences, or related field AND 3+ years software industry experience, including developing commercial software, compilers, scientific computing applications, or multi-component systems OR Master's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Physical Sciences, or related field AND 6+ years software industry experience, including developing commercial software, compilers, scientific computing applications, or multi-component systems OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Physical Sciences, or related field AND 8+ years software industry experience, including developing commercial software, compilers, scientific computing applications, or multi-component systems OR equivalent experience 3+ years experience working with languages, compilers, simulators, code editors, or AI integration Experience developing in Rust, Python, or web technologies (HTML & CSS) Knowledge of quantum computing fundamentals or related mathematics (e.g., complex linear algebra) Familiarity with quantum development stacks (e.g., QDK, Qiskit, Cirq, Pennylane, CUDA-Q, etc.)
Experience
developing code for GPUs Background working with LLVM IR or compiler infrastructure 4+ years programming experience in related programming languages 4+ years experience in a collaborative environment.
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