Quantum Software Lead — HPC, Cloud & Benchmarking

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

National University of Singapore’s Centre for Quantum Technologies is seeking a Research Fellow (Quantum Software Engineer) to lead and contribute hands-on to designing and developing quantum software. You will mentor engineers, guide open-source efforts like Qibo, and drive robust software practices across cloud, HPC, and experimental integrations.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, Python proficiency, and strong collaboration across engineering, physics, and computer science

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD or equivalent relevant experience in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics or related field.
• Proven experience in a technical leadership or lead engineer role, demonstrating the ability to guide and mentor other engineers while maintaining significant individual contribution.
• Proficiency in Python.
• Proficiency with version control (Git) and proven experience deploying CI/CD pipelines.
• Solid understanding of HPC and cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Expertise in databases, algorithms, software eng. best practices and agile methodologies.
• Proficient communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Familiarity with software drivers for quantum control electronics is a significant plus.
• Based in or willing to relocate to Singapore.

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: Guide the development team in implementing innovative solutions for benchmarking and calibration of quantum computers.
• Project Management: Coordinate with project teams to ensure timely and effective delivery of features.
• Infrastructure & Deployment: Design and implement infrastructure tailored to each project, considering performance, scalability, and cost.
• Data Handling & Modeling: Oversee databases, data processing, feature engineering and modeling with Python.

Skills

Python

Git

CI/CD

HPC/Cloud

Databases

Algorithms

Education

Master's degree or PhD in CS/Engineering/Physics/Applied Math

Tools

Qibo

Job description

National University of Singapore’s Centre for Quantum Technologies is seeking a Research Fellow (Quantum Software Engineer) to lead and contribute hands-on to designing and developing quantum software. You will mentor engineers, guide open-source efforts like Qibo, and drive robust software practices across cloud, HPC, and experimental integrations.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, Python proficiency, and strong collaboration across engineering, physics, and computer science