Quantum EDA Software Developer

International Business Machines Corporation; Town of Yorktown (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM Research in Yorktown Heights is seeking a software-focused engineer to join the quantum electronic design automation effort for IBM Quantum. You will maintain and build tools used to design quantum processors and test-site modules, collaborating with diverse teams to advance IBM's superconducting technology.

Required skills include Python and Linux, solid software engineering fundamentals, and git. Preferred skills include Tcl, C++, Rust, and CI/CD pipelines. A Master's degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Python, Linux, software engineering and Git are required.
• Master's Degree preferred.
• Experience with circuit design is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Build user-friendly, robust software tools for quantum hardware
• Verification of tools using software development best practices
• Active support/debug for tool end-users

Skills

Python

Linux (high familiarity)

Software engineering

git

CI/CD pipelines

Education

Master's Degree

Tools

Tcl

C++

Rust

Job description

Introduction

At IBM Research, we are the innovation engine of IBM. Exploring what's next in computing and shaping the technologies the world will rely on tomorrow. From advancing AI and hybrid cloud to pioneering practical quantum computing, we anticipate challenges and unlock new opportunities for clients, partners, and society. Working in Research means joining a team that accelerates discovery at the intersection of high-performance computing, AI, quantum, and cloud. You'll collaborate with leading scientists, engineers, and visionaries to push boundaries and turn ideas into reality. With a culture built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration, IBM Research offers the opportunity to grow your career while contributing to breakthroughs that transform industries and change the world.

Your Role And Responsibilities

The successful candidate will join the quantum electronic design automation (EDA) effort at IBM Quantum and participate in development of the cutting-edge tools being used for designing quantum processor and test-site modules targeting IBM's proprietary superconducting technology. The role will focus on detailed execution tasks in support of the internal EDA ecosystem used to deliver IBM Quantum's flagship quantum processing units. Tasks will include maintenance of existing tools, development of new tools, and user interface design/implementation. Experience with circuit design and/or quantum computing hardware is a bonus, but not required. Because the role includes collaboration between several diverse and dynamic teams of technical and operations personnel, good communication skills, initiative, and a strong sense of responsibility are key.

Responsibilities include:

• Building user-friendly, robust software tools for making quantum computing hardware
• Verification of tools using software development best practices
• Active support/debug for tool end-users

Required skills:

• Python
• Linux (high familiarity)
• Software engineering
• git

Preferred skills:

• Circuit design
• Tcl
• C++
• Rust
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines

Preferred Education

Master's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

• Python
• Linux (high familiarity)
• Software engineering
• git

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

Preferred education is MS in EE or CS

Preferred Skills

• Circuit design
• Tcl
• C++
• Rust
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines