Quantum Systems Engineer - Computing

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Quantum Systems Engineer – Quantum Computing. Location: Remote, United States -Santa Clara, California - Redmond, Washington

This role focuses on building and defining system-level solutions that enable fault-tolerant quantum computing; You will work across hardware, software, and firmware while collaborating with internal teams and external partners.

Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with product, research, and engineering teams to define system requirements for fault-tolerant quantum computing
  • Work with external partners to align technical and system requirements
  • Develop new approaches for real-time quantum error correction and calibration
  • Perform detailed systems analysis across different qubit modalities;
  • Translate product requirements into technical specifications across hardware, software, and firmware
  • Develop and review test cases to ensure accuracy, completeness, and performance
  • Contribute to a culture of collaboration, innovation, and strong technical problem solving

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or a related engineering field, or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of post-bachelor’s experience working on complex hardware and software systems
  • Strong hands-on experience with real qubits and quantum control systems software;
  • Experience engineering across multiple parts of an integrated hardware and software system
  • Strong interest in advancing quantum computing technologies into production systems

Preferred:

  • Experience designing quantum control systems, including communication and networking components
  • Experience developing real-time systems and embedded software
  • Knowledge of benchmarking methods for quantum computers;
  • Experience applying AI and machine learning techniques
  • Experience working with CUDA and NVIDIA GPUs

Benefits and Compensation:

  • Base salary range for Level 3: 152,000 USD to 218,500 USD
  • Base salary range for Level 4: 184,000 USD to 287,500 USD
  • Salary determined by location, experience, and internal pay alignment
  • Eligible for equity;
  • Eligible for company benefits

JOB TYPE

Full-time

COMPENSATION

$152k - $287k

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