Senior Quantum Software Engineer

Microsoft

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Redmond, WA
Salary
$119,800–$234,700 / yr
Posted
10 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Mar 22, 2027

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This role $177k
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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 597 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Quantum Software Engineer

As a Senior Quantum Software Engineer on the Developer Tools team, you will build essential tools to advance quantum research and development. You will design and deliver reliable components using Rust, Python, and TypeScript to form the backbone of the quantum developer experience. Your daily work involves building language and compiler features for Q#, OpenQASM, and QIR, while creating high-impact VS Code integrations and integrating advanced AI capabilities into quantum workflows. The role requires expertise in programming languages, compilers, LLVM technologies, GPU development, and quantum computing fundamentals like complex linear algebra. You will collaborate with experts in quantum chemistry and error correction to solve technical challenges at the intersection of high-performance computing and quantum information technology. Additionally, you will engage with the open-source community to contribute improvements to the broader ecosystem.

What you'll do

  • Develop fast, reliable, and secure components in Rust, Python, and TypeScript for the quantum developer experience.
  • Build language and compiler features for Q#, OpenQASM, QIR, and related technologies.
  • Create high-impact VS Code integrations to help scientists work with complex quantum systems.
  • Integrate cutting-edge AI capabilities into existing quantum development workflows.
  • Design end-to-end solutions by collaborating with experts in quantum chemistry, error correction, and hardware.
  • Engage with the open-source community by triaging issues and contributing improvements to the ecosystem.

What we're looking for

  • A Doctorate, Master's, or Bachelor's in a relevant field (CS, Math, Physics, etc.) combined with 1, 3, or 4 years of software experience respectively.
  • Ability to pass Microsoft Cloud Background Checks and meet export control regulations including ITAR and EAR.
  • Ability to work in an AI-first environment using modern tools for discovery and task automation.
  • Experience developing in Rust, Python, or web technologies (HTML & CSS) (preferred).
  • 3+ years experience working with languages, compilers, simulators, code editors, or AI integration (preferred).
  • Knowledge of quantum computing fundamentals or related mathematics like complex linear algebra (preferred).
  • Familiarity with quantum development stacks such as QDK, Qiskit, Cirq, Pennylane, CUDA-Q, etc. (preferred).
  • Experience with GPU development, LLVM IR, compiler infrastructure, and collaborative environments (preferred).

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