Quantum Software Engineer – Control & Orchestration

SoftQuantus; United States; Remoto; USD 120.000 - 190.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

SoftQuantus is seeking a Quantum Software Engineer to build the core orchestration layer of QCOS, connecting quantum algorithms to hardware execution. You will work on backend integration across providers and develop scheduling and telemetry systems for reliable, scalable workflows.

The role emphasizes distributed systems, HPC environments, and contributing to the open-source SDK and documentation, focusing on performance monitoring and hardware-aware design for next-gen quantum workloads.

Qualificações

• 3+ years Python development with strong software practices.
• Hands-on with Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum frameworks.
• Understanding of quantum noise and hardware constraints.
• Experience with distributed systems and microservices.
• Strong fundamentals in software engineering.

Responsabilidades

• Design and implement the QCOS orchestration layer.
• Build reliable job scheduling and execution systems.
• Integrate with multiple quantum hardware providers.
• Develop performance monitoring and telemetry infrastructure.
• Contribute to open-source SDK and documentation.

Conhecimentos

Python

Qiskit

Cirq

Distributed systems

Software engineering

Hardware constraints

Quantum fundamentals

Ferramentas

Kubernetes

Container orchestration

HPC environments

Descrição da vaga

Quantum Software Engineer – Control & Orchestration

Remote Europe Posted February 1, 2026

About this role

We are looking for a Quantum Software Engineer to build the core orchestration layer of QCOS. You will work on the fundamental infrastructure that connects quantum algorithms to hardware execution.

Focus Areas

• Backend integration with quantum providers (trapped-ion, superconducting and neutral-atom backends)
• Job scheduling and execution pipelines
• Performance logging and telemetry systems
• Hybrid HPC–Quantum workflows

Responsibilities

• Design and implement the QCOS orchestration layer
• Build reliable job scheduling and execution systems
• Integrate with multiple quantum hardware providers
• Develop performance monitoring and telemetry infrastructure
• Contribute to the open-source SDK and documentation

Requirements

• Strong Python experience (3+ years)
• Familiarity with Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum frameworks
• Understanding of quantum noise and hardware constraints
• Experience with distributed systems
• Strong software engineering fundamentals

Nice to Have

• Experience with HPC environments
• Knowledge of Kubernetes and container orchestration
• Background in scientific computing

Skills & Keywords

Compute and quantum hardware engineering