Quantum EDA Software Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Quantum EDA Software Engineer. Location: Yorktown Heights, New York, United States

Responsibilities:

• Develop user-friendly and robust software tools for quantum hardware design and simulation.
• Support the design of quantum processors and test-site modules for superconducting quantum technology.
• Contribute to architecture development for quantum hardware design methodologies.
• Work on verification and validation of tools using software engineering best practices;
• Provide debugging and active support for end users of internal EDA tools.
• Collaborate with multiple technical and operations teams across IBM Quantum.
• Participate in improving routing, circuit optimization, and hardware design workflows.
• Help build and maintain scalable internal software infrastructure for quantum processor development.
• Contribute to design automation workflows used in IBM’s quantum processing unit development.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• Strong programming skills in Python.
• High proficiency with Linux environments.
• Strong object-oriented programming fundamentals.
• Experience with git version control;
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong spatial reasoning and quantitative geometric thinking ability.
• Ability to work in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary engineering environment.

Preferred:

• Experience with Tcl, C++, or Rust.
• Familiarity with EDA tools such as Cadence, Synopsys, or Keysight;
• Experience in routing, circuit optimization, or hardware design automation.
• Exposure to quantum computing hardware or superconducting systems.
• Understanding of large-scale engineering software systems.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Annual salary range: $108,000 to $202,000 depending on experience and location.
• Healthcare coverage including medical, dental, vision, and mental health support.
• Retirement and financial programs including 401(k), pension plan, and stock purchase plan.
• Paid time off including holidays, vacation, sick leave, parental bonding leave, and family care leave.
• Access to AI-driven learning platforms and professional certifications;
• Employee resource groups, volunteering programs, and retail discounts.

Other Information:

• Onsite role based in Yorktown Heights, NY.
• No travel required;
• No visa sponsorship available. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
• IBM is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and fair employment practices.
• Applications are considered regardless of background, identity, or protected characteristics.
• IBM uses AI-assisted tools in recruitment, but final hiring decisions are made by humans.