Quantum Software Engineer II

Microsoft

Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
Redmond, WA
Salary
$102,100–$202,200 / yr
Posted
38 days ago
Closes
Nov 16, 2026

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This role $152k
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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 622 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Quantum Software Engineer II

As a Quantum Software Engineer II in the Developer Tools team, you will contribute to building cutting-edge tools that advance quantum research and development. Your daily tasks include designing and delivering robust components in Rust, Python, and TypeScript, developing language and compiler features for Q#, OpenQASM, QIR, and integrating advanced AI capabilities into quantum workflows. You will also create intuitive VS Code integrations and collaborate with experts to design end-to-end solutions connecting research and product. This role requires expertise in programming languages like Rust, Python, and TypeScript, as well as knowledge of quantum computing fundamentals and experience with simulators and code editors. The team works on open-source projects hosted on GitHub, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in quantum software development.

What you'll do

  • Design and deliver robust components in Rust, Python, and TypeScript for quantum developer tools.
  • Build advanced language and compiler features for Q#, OpenQASM, QIR, and related technologies.
  • Develop intuitive VS Code integrations to enhance productivity with complex quantum systems.
  • Integrate cutting-edge AI capabilities into quantum development workflows to improve efficiency.
  • Engage with the open-source community to triage issues and contribute improvements.

What we're looking for

  • Master's Degree in a relevant field and 1+ years of software industry experience, or equivalent.
  • Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field and 2+ years of software industry experience, or equivalent.
  • 2+ years programming experience in Rust, Python, TypeScript, or related languages.
  • Experience working with compilers, simulators, code editors, and AI integration.
  • Knowledge of quantum computing fundamentals and linear algebra.
  • Familiarity with quantum development stacks like QDK, Qiskit, Cirq, Pennylane, CUDA-Q.
  • Experience developing code for GPUs and familiarity with the LLVM project.

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