Scientific Software Engineer

QuEra Computing Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech firm specializing in quantum computing is seeking a Scientific Software Engineer to tackle software challenges in integrating applications into quantum computers. The role involves developing domain-specific languages, supporting customers, and collaborating with a scientific software team. Ideal candidates have a Ph.D. in Computer Science or Physics and experience in Python. This position offers opportunities to work on cutting-edge projects in quantum computing with a diverse team of experts.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Computer Science or Physics with a focus on quantum computation or related fields.
• Enthusiastic about building tools and documentation for non-software developers.
• Experience with Python semantics and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain domain-specific languages involved in the compilation pipeline.
• Support customers with usage questions and technical issues.
• Create documentation for the SDK Bloqade and compiler infrastructure.

Skills

Python semantics

Python type hints

CPython APIs

Software development lifecycle

Education

Ph.D. in Computer Science or Physics

Job description

Summary

QuEra Computing, Inc. seeks a creative and collaborative Scientific Software Engineer to help solve the unique software challenges of integrating high-level applications into state-of-the-art neutral-atom quantum computers. You will have the opportunity to work with a vibrant scientific software team and a community of industry and academic collaborators and to help our growing team of diverse experts address fascinating challenges, ranging from classical compiler techniques to direct integration with low-level hardware components. Using our open-source toolchain, Kirin, you will be building QuEra’s compiler pipeline together with experimental & computational physicists from low-level hardware instructions to high-level programming languages. This involves the development of new features and infrastructure for hardware execution. You will be co‑designing compilers and hardware infrastructure for the next generation of quantum computing using cutting‑edge neutral‑atom and quantum error correction technologies. This emerging direction involves novel challenges in both engineering and science.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain domain‑specific languages (DSLs) involved in the compilation pipeline
• Support customers when usage questions and technical issues arise
• Create comprehensive documentation for our SDK Bloqade and compiler infrastructure Kirin
• Collaborate with scientists and our hardware control team to plan and develop hardware features required for executing QEC algorithms
• Collaborate with other members of the scientific software team to deliver new language and hardware features including new gates, atom shuttling instructions, and low‑level pulse control features

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Computer Science or Physics with a focus on one or many of quantum computation, quantum architecture, quantum programming language & compilation or quantum physics, or equivalent professional experience
• Enthusiastic about building tools and documentation used by non-software developers
• Experience with Python semantics, Python type hints, and the CPython APIs
• Knowledge of the full lifecycle of software development, including version control, code review, testing, CI/CD, logging, profiling, debugging, and documentation

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Static Single Assignment intermediate representation