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Microsoft · 5 hours ago

Senior Quantum Software Engineering

Redmond, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$120K/yr - $235K/yr

4+ years exp

Microsoft Quantum has assembled a talented and diverse international team to create the world’s first scalable quantum computing system. As a Senior Quantum Software Engineer in the Developer Tools team, you will help build tools that advance quantum research and development, including quantum-specific languages, compilers, and AI integrations.

Application Performance ManagementArtificial Intelligence (AI)Business DevelopmentData ManagementDevOpsInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyManagement Information SystemsNetwork SecuritySoftware

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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

Other: Embody our Culture and Values

Qualification

Quantum computingRustPythonTypeScriptCompilersAI integrationScientific computingLLVM technologiesGPU developmentWeb technologiesQuantum development stacksComplex linear algebraCollaborative environment

Required

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

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

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 equivalent experience

4+ years programming experience in related programming languages

4+ years experience in a collaborative environment

Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role

Ability to apply AI to accelerate engineering while developing shipping & prototype code

Ability to leverage AI tools to drive innovation and efficiency (e.g., performance modeling and analysis, research gathering, day to day task automation)