Quantum Error Correction Software Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Quantum Error Correction Software Engineer. Location: New Haven, Connecticut, United States (Hybrid)

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with physicists and QEC specialists to develop, simulate, and validate quantum error correction codes.
• Implement robust software components and integrate them into D-Wave’s software stack.
• Write comprehensive tests to ensure high-quality software;
• Work with stakeholders on near- and long-term quantum computing applications, including error correction resource estimation.
• Maintain clean, well-documented code and conduct thorough code reviews.
• Provide mentorship and guidance on software best practices to the team.

Qualifications:

• MS or PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field with specialization in quantum computing.
• 5+ years of hands-on software development experience with C, C++, Python, or another compiled programming language.
• 3+ years of experience in quantum computing or quantum information, including at least one modern quantum SDK such as Qiskit, Q#, CUDA-Q, or Stim.
• Competence with Git, build tools, and CI/CD pipelines;
• Experience with software testing principles, including unit testing, integration testing, and end-to-end testing.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively convey complex technical concepts.

Preferred:

• PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Math, Physics, or Chemistry.
• 7+ years of hands-on software development experience.
• 5+ years of industry experience in quantum computing.
• High-impact publications in quantum error correction.
• Experience with lower-level languages such as Rust or C++;
• Knowledge of surface code implementations, quantum error correction decoder algorithms, lattice surgery, and magic state preparation.
• Experience with fault-tolerant quantum algorithms and intermediate representations like QIR.
• Ability to convert classical algorithms to quantum solutions for computational chemistry, optimization, or hybrid quantum applications.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Competitive base pay: $140,000 – $225,000 USD.
• Company ownership and equity opportunities.
• Performance bonuses and additional perks.
• Comprehensive benefits package;
• Supportive hybrid work environment.

Other Information:

• D-Wave values diverse perspectives and is committed to inclusion.
• Equal Employment Opportunity employer; no third-party candidates accepted;
• Team culture emphasizes collaboration, mentorship, accountability, and growth.
• Hybrid role with office presence in New Haven, CT, US.