Microsoft · 5 hours ago
Quantum Software Engineer
Redmond, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$101K/yr - $199K/yr
2+ years expMicrosoft is a leading technology company focused on empowering individuals and organizations. The Quantum Software Engineer will develop tools to advance quantum research and development, building a suite of quantum-specific languages, compilers, and integrations to enhance the quantum developer experience.
Application Performance ManagementArtificial Intelligence (AI)Business DevelopmentData ManagementDevOpsInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyManagement Information SystemsNetwork SecuritySoftware
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Physical Sciences, or related field AND 2+ years software industry experience, including developing commercial software, compilers, scientific computing applications, or multi-component systemsBS degree in Computer Science or related field
OR Master's Degree 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
2+ years programming experience in related programming languages
1+ year(s) 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)
Preferred
Master's degree or higher in Computer Science or related field
3+ years of experience developing with Rust, Python, TypeScript, or a related programming language
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.)
Development experience with web technologies (HTML & CSS) to build rich visuals
Experience building simulators or developing code for GPUs
Background working with LLVM IR or compiler infrastructure
Benefits
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.
Company
Microsoft
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10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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$1MKey Investors
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