Infrastructure & Technology Software Developer for Quantum-Centric Supercomputing Professional [...]

IBM; Town of Yorktown (NY); On-site; USD 131,000 - 226,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) and financial counseling

Generous paid time off

Training and educational resources

Discounts on retail products and services

Job summary

IBM in Yorktown Heights, New York seeks a Software Developer for Quantum‑Centric Supercomputing to design and implement workflow orchestration software for hybrid HPC–Quantum systems. The ideal candidate will have strong proficiency in Python and experience with C or Rust.

They will collaborate with system architects and quantum software teams, contributing to open-source development. IBM offers extensive healthcare benefits and diverse employee resource groups.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Python and modern software engineering practices.
• Experience with systems programming languages like C, C++, Rust.
• Ability to manage post-release maintenance, feature enhancements, and bug fixes.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement workflow orchestration software for hybrid HPC–Quantum systems.
• Develop resource management APIs across distributed systems.
• Collaborate with various teams to align workflows with system capabilities.

Skills

Proficiency in Python

Systems programming (C, C++, Rust)

Collaborative mindset

Education

Master's Degree

Tools

OpenMP

MPI

GPU

Job description

About IBM Research

At IBM Research, we push the boundaries of what’s possible in computing: advancing AI, hybrid cloud, high‑performance computing, and quantum computing. Our teams explore the fundamental challenges that will define the next era of computational science.

Position Overview

Job Title: Software Developer for Quantum‑Centric Supercomputing

Location: Yorktown Heights, New York, United States

Employment Type: Regular; Work Arrangement: Onsite; Shift: General (daytime)

Salary: $131,000.00 – $226,000.00 per year (full‑time)

Posting Date: 03‑Jul‑2026; Job ID: 106509

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement components of workflow orchestration software and libraries for hybrid HPC–Quantum systems.
• Develop and maintain resource management, scheduling, and workload coordination APIs across distributed systems.
• Define, implement, and evolve robust interfaces between HPC job schedulers (e.g., Slurm, LSF) and quantum runtimes.
• Develop tools in Python, Rust, and C to support interoperability, data movement, workflow resilience, and runtime monitoring.
• Collaborate with system architects, HPC engineers, and quantum software teams, as well as external researchers, to align workflows with system capabilities and performance goals.
• Participate in open‑source development workflows including documentation, testing, design reviews, and release processes.
• Contribute to internal engineering practices such as CI/CD, performance instrumentation, and interface design.

Required Education

• Master's Degree

Preferred Education

• Doctorate Degree

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Strong proficiency in Python and experience with modern software engineering practices.
• Strong proficiency in at least one systems programming language (e.g., C, C++, Rust).
• Collaborative mindset, able to serve as a bridge between various research organizations, clients, and vendors.
• Proven ability to understand user requirements, implement and release software accordingly, and manage post‑release maintenance including feature enhancements and bug fixes.

Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

• Hands‑on experience with HPC software (e.g., OpenMP, MPI, GPU) and resource managers (e.g., Slurm, PBS, Grid Engine).
• Experience with quantum computing frontends and related ecosystems (e.g., Qiskit, OpenQASM, CUDA‑Q).

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well‑being.
• Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long‑term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance‑based salary incentive programs.
• Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave, and other Paid Care Leave programs.
• Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI‑driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry‑recognized certifications.
• Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences.

Legal and Employment Requirements

We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

This position will not provide visa sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Equal‑Opportunity Employer Statement

IBM is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by the applicable law. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.