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Principal Engineer, Quantum Software Development

San Jose, California, USFull-time$251k2026-11-04 → 2026-11-10

Core

Lead a team of engineers to develop distributed systems and quantum control/orchestration solutions for quantum networking and computing hardware/software integration.

Role type

Principal Software Engineer (Quantum Systems)

Builds

Quantum control, orchestration, and error correction solutions for quantum networking initiatives

Domain

Quantum computing and quantum networking

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

Software architecture, distributed systems design, Golang, Python, hardware-software integration, quantum mechanics fundamentals, technical leadership

Preferred skills

Quantum control and orchestration expertise, error correction and noise mitigation strategies, product leadership from early-stage to commercial readiness, mentoring engineers

Technologies

Golang, Python

Responsibilities

Guide a team of engineers, develop and implement distributed systems, ensure flawless hardware-software integration, drive development of quantum control and error correction solutions, influence technical direction of quantum data center initiatives

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with leadership