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Quantinuum · 4 months ago

Lead/Principal Quantum Compiler Engineer - 466

Broomfield, CO

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$170K/yr - $230K/yr

5+ years exp

Quantinuum is the world’s largest integrated quantum company, driving breakthroughs in materials discovery, cybersecurity, and next-generation quantum AI. They are seeking a Lead/Principal Quantum Compiler Engineer to join their compiler team, focusing on developing user-friendly languages and tools for quantum programming while optimizing code generation for quantum computing. This role involves strategic leadership in compiler architecture and collaboration with physicists and engineers to solve complex problems in quantum technology.

Cyber SecurityQuantum ComputingSoftware Engineering

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Drive strategic vision and leadership in architecture and implementation of compilers targeting advanced quantum computer capabilities

Work with industry leaders to develop standards that support future-looking machine capabilities and foster partnerships

Mentor and develop technical leadership within the compiler team to build long-term organization capability and architectural vision

Oversee advanced compiler design projects and development including: Compiler front-end (quantum languages), Back-end (machine-specific targeting) & Optimization passes (quantum circuit optimization and classical optimization) operating on both classical and quantum operations

Cross-disciplinary collaboration and technical leadership while working with a diverse team including physicists and other engineering disciplines to solve complex problems

Champion code quality and engineering excellence, leading by example while contributing high quality code in an R&D and rapid prototyping environment

Qualification

Quantum Compiler DevelopmentCompiler InfrastructureLLVM ToolchainPython ProgrammingRust ProgrammingC++ ProgrammingAlgorithm DevelopmentCross-disciplinary CollaborationSoftware TestingTechnical Leadership

Required

Masters/PhD degree required

Minimum 5+ years of industry or post-graduate experience in an engineering, lab, or R&D environment

Minimum 5+ years of hands-on experience developing compiler infrastructure and technologies

Minimum 2+ years of experience developing compilers targeting quantum computers

Due to national security requirements imposed by the U.S. Government, candidates for this position must not be a People's Republic of China national or Russian national unless the candidate is also a U.S. citizen

Due to Contractual requirements, must be a U.S. person (defined as, U.S. citizen permanent resident or green card holder, workers granted asylum or refugee status)

Preferred

Masters/PhD degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a relevant field

10+ years of programming experience with Python, Rust, C++, or similar language preferred

History of working with and developing for the LLVM toolchain

Track-record of algorithm development tackling complex optimization problems with innovative solutions and ability to clearly communicate those solutions

Experience as a technical lead in an academic or industry R&D team focused on development of compiler technologies

Rust development experience especially including any LLVM or optimization algorithm development

Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of algorithms, including tree, graph, SAT, Machine Learning and other algorithms

Experience with MLIR or other high-level IR

Experience with development of application-specific and heuristic algorithms, especially where exact/optimal solutions are computationally intractable

Proficiency with software testing and deployment tools

Benefits

Flexible work schedule

Employer subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) match for student loan repayment benefit

Equity, 401k retirement savings plan + 12 Paid holidays and generous vacation + sick time

Paid parental leave

Employee discounts

Company

Quantinuum

Quantinuum is a IT firm that accelerates quantum computing and the development of applications across chemistry, cybersecurity, and finance. It is a sub-organization of Honeywell.

Founded in 2021

Broomfield, Colorado, USA

201-500 employees