Quantum Software Engineer II

Job Description

Job Title: Quantum Software Engineer II. Location: Redmond, Washington, USA

Responsibilities:

• Design and deliver fast, reliable, and secure software components using Rust, Python, and TypeScript for quantum developer tools.
• Build and improve language and compiler features for Q#, OpenQASM, QIR, and related quantum technologies.
• Develop VS Code integrations to improve productivity for scientists and engineers working with quantum systems.
• Explore and integrate advanced AI capabilities into quantum software development workflows;
• Collaborate with experts in quantum chemistry, error correction, control systems, and hardware teams to create end-to-end solutions.
• Contribute to open-source projects hosted on GitHub and engage with the developer community.
• Triaging issues, improving ecosystem tooling, and supporting quantum research and development workflows.
• Work in an AI-first development environment using modern AI tools to improve innovation and efficiency.
• Embody Microsoft culture and values through collaboration, accountability, and innovation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Physical Sciences, or a related field.
• 2+ years of programming experience in relevant programming languages.
• Experience developing commercial software, compilers, scientific computing applications, or multi-component systems.
• At least 1 year of experience working in collaborative engineering environments;
• Ability to pass Microsoft Cloud Background Check and other required security screenings.
• Ability to work with export-controlled information under ITAR, EAR, EU Dual Use Regulation, or related regulations.
• Ability to leverage AI tools for research, automation, analysis, and development workflows.

Preferred:

• Doctorate degree in a related field.
• Additional software industry experience in compilers, simulators, scientific computing, or developer tooling.
• Experience working with programming languages, compilers, simulators, code editors, or AI integrations.
• Experience with Rust, Python, HTML, CSS, or web technologies;
• Knowledge of quantum computing fundamentals and related mathematics such as complex linear algebra.
• Familiarity with quantum development frameworks including QDK, Qiskit, Cirq, PennyLane, and CUDA-Q.
• Experience developing GPU-based software.
• Familiarity with LLVM technologies and intermediate representation (IR).

Benefits and Compensation:

• Base salary range across the U.S.: $102,100 – $202,200 per year.
• Higher salary range available for select locations including San Francisco Bay Area and New York City: $133,800 – $219,200 per year.
• Eligible roles may include additional compensation and employee benefits;
• Hybrid work arrangement requiring at least 3 days per week in-office.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge quantum computing technologies alongside global research and engineering teams.

Other Information:

• Travel requirement: Less than 25%.
• Work arrangement: Hybrid, minimum 60% in-office presence required.
• Position is part of Microsoft Quantum’s Developer Tools team
• Most development work is open source and hosted on GitHub;
• Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
• Employment may require citizenship verification and export compliance review due to access to controlled technologies.