Principal Quantum Compiler Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Lead / Principal Quantum Compiler Engineer. Location: Broomfield, Colorado, USA. Work Model: On-site with up to 2 days per week remote (with approval)

You will work closely with physicists, compiler experts, and software engineers to design scalable, high-performance compiler systems that unlock the full potential of quantum hardware.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the technical vision, architecture, and implementation of quantum compiler systems
• Design and oversee compiler front-end, back-end, and optimization pipelines
• Develop quantum languages, machine-specific targeting, and optimization passes;
• Build advanced heuristics and algorithms for ion routing across complex hardware topologies
• Optimize quantum circuit execution speed and efficiency
• Collaborate across disciplines with physicists and engineers to solve complex problems
• Mentor engineers and provide long-term technical leadership within the compiler team
• Contribute high-quality production and research code in a fast-paced R&D environment
• Promote engineering best practices, code quality, and testing standards;
• Engage with industry partners to help shape compiler standards for future quantum systems

Qualifications:

• Master’s or PhD degree required
• Minimum 5 years of experience in an engineering, lab, or R&D environment
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on compiler infrastructure development experience
• At least 2 years of experience building compilers for quantum computers;
• Must be a U.S. person due to government and contractual requirements
• Must not be a PRC or Russian national unless also a U.S. citizen

Preferred:

• Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• 10 or more years of programming experience (Python, Rust, C++, or similar)
• Experience working with the LLVM toolchain;
• Strong background in algorithm design and complex optimization problems
• Experience leading compiler-focused R&D teams
• Rust development experience, especially with LLVM or optimization pipelines
• Knowledge of graph, tree, SAT, and machine learning algorithms;
• Experience with MLIR or other intermediate representations
• Background in heuristic and application-specific algorithm development
• Proficiency with software testing, CI, and deployment tools

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive salary with incentive eligibility
• Flexible work schedule
• Employer-subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with student loan repayment matching
• Equity and retirement savings plan;
• 12 paid holidays plus generous vacation and sick leave
• Paid parental leave
• Employee discount programs