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Quantum Software Engineer

United States, Redmond 84200.00 - 165200.00 USD / Year · Job Posted March 01, 2026
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Job Description

Contribute to building a groundbreaking scalable commercial quantum computer; Design, implement, and integrate system software responsible for initializing and operating quantum components in real time; Develop and deploy innovative tools and secure solutions; Partner closely with experimental physicists and hardware engineers

Job Responsibility

  • Design and implement full stack solutions
  • Develop reliable and quality features
  • Design with security in mind
  • Champion the adoption of relevant modern technologies
  • Drive technical discussions and contribute to the product direction
  • Embody our culture and values

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Physical Sciences, or related field OR equivalent experience
  • 1+ year(s) programming experience in related programming languages
  • Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements
  • Ability to provide proof of citizenship or protected status for export control compliance

Nice to have

  • Master's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Physical Sciences, or related field OR Bachelor's Degree in related field AND 2+ years software industry experience
  • Knowledgeable in project management practices
  • Experience using source control systems (e.g., Git)
  • Experience in debugging
  • Experience with learning new software architectures, designs, implementations
  • Ability to apply AI to accelerate engineering
  • Ability to leverage AI tools to drive innovation and efficiency
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