Quantum Compiler Engineer — Rust, LLVM/MLIR

Quantinuum; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantinuum in Cambridge, UK, is seeking an Advanced Compiler Engineer to join the Quantum Software team. You will help shape the TKET quantum compiler and contribute to the Guppy language, working across research, design, coding and testing.

You will maintain a Rust-based compiler codebase, optimize quantum-classical workflows, and design new language features, collaborating with researchers and engineers to push the boundaries of quantum computing.

Qualifications

• 2:1 or higher degree in CS, Math, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with compilers and programming languages.
• Knowledge of quantum computing or programming quantum systems.
• Familiarity with LLVM/MLIR and related tooling.
• Ability to read and implement ideas from research materials.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and contribute to a Rust-based compiler codebase.
• Develop optimization methods for quantum-classical programs.
• Design and implement features for quantum programming languages.
• Collaborate with research and engineering teams.

Skills

Rust or Python

Compiler design

Quantum computing knowledge

LLVM/MLIR experience

Formal methods

Large software architecture

Education

2:1 in CS/Math/Engineering

Tools

LLVM

MLIR

Version control

Job description

Quantinuum in Cambridge, UK, is seeking an Advanced Compiler Engineer to join the Quantum Software team. You will help shape the TKET quantum compiler and contribute to the Guppy language, working across research, design, coding and testing.

You will maintain a Rust-based compiler codebase, optimize quantum-classical workflows, and design new language features, collaborating with researchers and engineers to push the boundaries of quantum computing.