Quantum Software Compiler Engineer (Rust/Python)

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

Job summary

Quantinuum in Cambridge is seeking an Advanced Compiler Engineer to help shape the TKET quantum compiler and contribute to the Guppy language. You will work across research and engineering teams in a dynamic, responsive software team.

The role involves designing features for quantum programming and optimizing quantum-classical programs, with emphasis on collaboration and independent thinking in a cutting-edge quantum software environment.

Qualifications

• Experience designing classical compilers and programming languages.
• Knowledge of quantum computing, quantum algorithms, or programming quantum systems.
• Experience with compiler frameworks such as LLVM or MLIR.
• Familiarity with formal methods, type theory, or program verification tools.
• Background in large software system architecture and design.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Rust

Python

Compiler concepts

Quantum computing

Team collaboration

Education

2:1 or higher degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

Git

Debugger

Profiler

Testing frameworks

Job description

Quantinuum in Cambridge is seeking an Advanced Compiler Engineer to help shape the TKET quantum compiler and contribute to the Guppy language. You will work across research and engineering teams in a dynamic, responsive software team.

The role involves designing features for quantum programming and optimizing quantum-classical programs, with emphasis on collaboration and independent thinking in a cutting-edge quantum software environment.