Quantum Firmware Developer - Entry

Job Description

Job Title: Entry-Level Quantum Firmware Developer. Location: Rochester, Minnesota, United States

Responsibilities:

• Develop firmware and drivers in C, C++, and Python to control room-temperature electronics for quantum computer systems.
• Continuously improve and innovate firmware design for evolving generations of quantum hardware.
• Collaborate with teams across hardware, software, and research disciplines.
• Debug firmware and hardware failures; perform root cause analysis;
• Enhance testing infrastructure and implement automation using scripting languages and DevOps tools.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering.
• Proficient in C, C++, and Python programming.
• Familiarity with Unix systems, GitHub, and test-driven development.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Self-motivated and adaptable in a dynamic environment.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• 2+ years of experience in computing or firmware-related roles.
• Experience with ASIC or FPGA development;
• Hands-on lab experience with electronics hardware;
• Understanding of IBM Quantum architecture.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools like Jenkins and YOCTO/PetaLinux development environments.

Benefits:

• Access to mentorship and a collaborative team environment.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge quantum systems at IBM;
• Continuous learning and career development in quantum computing.
• Involvement in the full quantum computing stack—from hardware abstraction to cloud software interfaces.