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US Posted 13 days ago $119,800$234,700 / year

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TL;DR

As a Senior Quantum Software Engineer in the Developer Tools team, you will play a pivotal role in advancing quantum research and development by designing and delivering robust components in Rust, Python, and TypeScript. Your daily tasks include building innovative language features for Q#, OpenQASM, QIR, and other technologies, creating intuitive VS Code integrations, and integrating cutting-edge AI capabilities into quantum workflows. You will collaborate closely with experts across various domains to develop end-to-end solutions that bridge research and product, while also engaging with the open-source community to contribute improvements. This role requires expertise in Rust, Python, TypeScript, LLVM technologies, GPU development, and a strong background in quantum computing fundamentals, making it ideal for those looking to push the boundaries of quantum software engineering on a global scale.

Skills

Rust Python TypeScript Q# OpenQASM QIR VS Code AI GPU development LLVM HTML CSS Quantum computing QDK Qiskit Cirq Pennylane CUDA-Q

What you'll do

  • Design and deliver robust components in Rust, Python, and TypeScript for quantum developer tools.
  • Develop language and compiler features for Q#, OpenQASM, QIR, enhancing quantum program expressiveness.
  • Create VS Code integrations that facilitate productive work with complex quantum systems.
  • Integrate advanced AI capabilities into quantum development workflows to enhance efficiency.
  • Collaborate on end-to-end solutions connecting quantum research with practical applications.

What we're looking for

  • Doctorate or equivalent experience in relevant fields and at least 3 years of industry software development.
  • Master's degree or equivalent experience, including 6+ years developing commercial software, compilers, scientific applications.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with 8+ years in software development for multi-component systems.
  • Proficient in Rust, Python, web technologies (HTML & CSS), and quantum computing fundamentals.
  • Experience with quantum development stacks, GPU programming, and LLVM IR/compiler infrastructure.
  • Strong background in developing code editors, simulators, and integrating AI capabilities into workflows.

Employer

About Microsoft

Microsoft Corporation is a global technology leader producing software, hardware, and cloud services including Windows, Office 365, Azure cloud platform, Xbox gaming, and Surface devices. Industry: Software & Cloud Computing

Microsoft currently has 534 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $119,800–$234,700 across 488 roles with salary data.

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