Quantum Software Engineer (Developer Focus)

  • Posted 3 days ago | Updated 7 hours ago

Overview

Remote
$140,000 - $180,000
Full Time
No Travel Required

Skills

Python
Qiskit (or other quantum SDKs)
algorithms & data structures
quantum circuits
hybrid quantum-classical workflows
cloud computing (AWS/Azure/GCP)
Docker/Kubernetes
Git
CI/CD
software design principles

Job Details

About the Role

We re looking for a Quantum Software Engineer with a strong background in software development to build applications, libraries, and developer tools for quantum and hybrid computing. You ll translate quantum algorithms into usable, production-ready solutions and ensure seamless integration with cloud and enterprise systems.

Responsibilities

  • Design, code, and deploy quantum applications using frameworks like Qiskit, Cirq, PennyLane, or AWS Braket.

  • Develop developer tools, APIs, and libraries to make quantum programming more accessible.

  • Integrate quantum solutions into hybrid classical/quantum workflows running on cloud infrastructure.

  • Optimize performance of quantum jobs through circuit compilation, error mitigation, and resource tuning.

  • Collaborate with product managers and applied researchers to turn prototypes into scalable, production-ready software.

  • Write clean, maintainable code with unit tests, CI/CD pipelines, and documentation.

Qualifications

  • BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (PhD not required but welcome).

  • Strong programming skills in Python; familiarity with C++/Rust a plus.

  • Solid understanding of algorithms, data structures, and software design principles.

  • Experience with quantum SDKs (Qiskit, Cirq, PennyLane, Braket) or eagerness to learn quickly.

  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).

  • Comfort with Agile workflows, Git, and modern development practices.

Preferred / Bonus Skills

  • Experience building SDKs, APIs, or developer tools.

  • Contributions to open-source quantum or HPC projects.

  • Exposure to distributed computing or GPU acceleration.

  • Understanding of basic quantum concepts (qubits, gates, circuits, error mitigation).

What We Offer

  • Work with real quantum hardware and cutting-edge cloud infrastructure.

  • Build developer tools used by thousands of engineers and researchers worldwide.

  • Competitive salary, equity, and benefits.

  • A collaborative team culture bridging software engineering and quantum science.

Please be based in the US

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