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Quantum Software Engineer II

United States, Washington, Redmond💼 Full-time🗓 2026-05-20 → 2026-09-27

Core

Designing and delivering fast, reliable, and secure components in Rust, Python, and TypeScript that form the backbone of the quantum developer experience, including building language and compiler features for Q#, OpenQASM, and QIR.

Role type

Quantum Software Engineer (Compiler & Tooling)

Builds

Quantum development tools, language features, VS Code integrations, and AI-enhanced workflows for quantum systems.

Domain

Quantum Computing / Software Engineering / Compiler Development

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

Rust, Python, TypeScript, compiler development, quantum computing fundamentals, complex linear algebra, GPU programming, LLVM/IR knowledge, AI tool integration, open-source contribution

Preferred skills

Experience with QDK, Qiskit, Cirq, Pennylane, CUDA-Q, error correction, control systems

Technologies

Rust, Python, TypeScript, Q#, OpenQASM, QIR, VS Code, QDK, Qiskit, Cirq, Pennylane, CUDA-Q, LLVM

Responsibilities

Designing and delivering secure components in Rust, Python, and TypeScript; Building language and compiler features for Q#, OpenQASM, and QIR; Creating intuitive VS Code integrations; Exploring AI integration into quantum development workflows; Collaborating with quantum chemistry and hardware experts; Engaging with the open-source community.

Seniority

Mid-Senior IC

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