Senior Software Engineer, Quantum

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Software Engineer, Quantum. Location: Goleta, CA, Seattle, WA, USA

As a Senior Software Engineer, Quantum, you will design and build high-quality software systems that support quantum computing research and production-scale platforms; You will work on critical projects, collaborate across teams, and help shape the future of quantum computing at Google.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and improve software systems used in quantum computing projects.
• Own project goals, timelines, and technical direction for both short-term and long-term initiatives.
• Lead and contribute to software projects that span multiple quarters with minimal supervision.
• Write, review, and maintain high-quality code that follows best engineering practices;
• Improve system performance, scalability, and reliability through optimization and testing.
• Review designs and incorporate feedback to decide when to enhance existing systems or build new ones.
• Contribute to technical documentation and internal knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, electronics engineers, and research scientists.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in software development using one or more programming languages.
• At least 3 years of experience testing, maintaining, or launching software products.
• At least 1 year of experience in software design and system architecture.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree or PhD in Computer Science or a related technical field.
• At least 5 years of experience with data structures and algorithms.
• At least 1 year of experience in a technical leadership role;
• Experience building accessible and inclusive technologies.

Benefits and Compensation:

• $166,000 to $244,000 per year
• Bonus, equity, and benefits are offered in addition to base salary

Benefits Include:

• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off: 20 days of vacation per year
• Sick time: 40 hours per year where applicable, plus discretionary leave;
• Maternity leave: 28 to 30 weeks including short-term disability and baby bonding
• Baby bonding leave: 18 weeks
• Paid holidays: 13 days per year

Compensation may vary based on location, experience, skills, and education. Recruiters will share exact details during the hiring process.