Quantum Software Engineer II | Microsoft Careers

Microsoft

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

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TL;DR · Quantum Software Engineer II | Microsoft Careers

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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’ll also create intuitive VS Code integrations and collaborate with experts to design comprehensive solutions that bridge research and product development. This role requires expertise in programming languages like Rust, Python, and web technologies, as well as knowledge of quantum computing fundamentals and experience with simulators and GPU development. The work is primarily open source, hosted on GitHub, and involves engaging with the global developer community to drive innovation in the quantum ecosystem.

Skills

Rust Python TypeScript Q# OpenQASM QIR VS Code AI GPU development LLVM HTML CSS CUDA-Q Quantum computing fundamentals Complex linear algebra GitHub CI/CD

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 languages like Rust, Python, TypeScript.
  • Experience working with compilers, simulators, code editors, and AI integration.
  • Knowledge of quantum computing fundamentals and related mathematics.
  • Familiarity with quantum development stacks such as QDK, Qiskit, Cirq, Pennylane.
  • Experience developing code for GPUs and familiarity with the LLVM project.

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