Lead Hybrid Quantum HPC Software Engineer

Qambria AG; Schweiz; Hybrid; CHF 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Qambria AG is seeking a Senior Software Engineer specializing in HPC/Quantum integration. You will design and implement software that bridges quantum hardware with HPC systems, leveraging middleware, APIs, and workload managers to optimize performance.

You will collaborate with quantum hardware partners and internal teams to prototype hybrid workflows, benchmark platforms, and drive roadmap decisions. Strong expertise in HPC, Linux, and quantum SDKs is essential.

Qualifications

• PhD in Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field - or equivalent industry experience.
• 10+ years of experience in HPC, Linux, Slurm, distributed systems, high-performance networking, application support, and memory management.
• Experience with quantum SDKs like Qiskit, PennyLane, Cirq, Braket, and more.
• Strong understanding of HPC systems, the Slurm workload manager and scheduler.
• Understanding of quantum hardware systems and control SDKs.
• Experience with quantum intermediate representations e.g. QIR, OpenQASM.
• Proficiency in C/C++/Rust and/or low-level systems programming; Python or Bash.

Responsibilities

• Develop the software for integration of quantum hardware with HPC systems via middleware, APIs, workload manager interfaces and networking protocols.
• Work closely with quantum control and hardware suppliers to set up co-design specifications and control interfaces.
• Formulate and refine hybrid workflows to balance task distribution between platform components.
• Contribute to roadmap planning for additional integration components to improve resource utilization and latency.
• Work closely with internal quantum application team to prototype and benchmark hybrid applications.
• Develop comprehensive internal and user documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement and testing across software stacks and orchestration layers.
• Stay up-to-date on emerging interconnect technologies and memory hierarchies.

Skills

HPC

Linux

Networking

APIs

C/C++/Rust

Python/Bash

Education

PhD in relevant field

Tools

Slurm

Qiskit

PennyLane

Cirq

Braket

Job description

Qambria AG is seeking a Senior Software Engineer specializing in HPC/Quantum integration. You will design and implement software that bridges quantum hardware with HPC systems, leveraging middleware, APIs, and workload managers to optimize performance.

You will collaborate with quantum hardware partners and internal teams to prototype hybrid workflows, benchmark platforms, and drive roadmap decisions. Strong expertise in HPC, Linux, and quantum SDKs is essential.