Senior Quantum Compiler Engineer

Lever, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Q-CTRL in the San Francisco area seeks a Senior Software Engineer for the Boulder Opal team to design and evolve a high‑performance compiler that translates pulse‑level quantum programs into controller instructions. You will work with researchers to bridge algorithms and hardware, mentor engineers, and run experiments on quantum hardware to validate compiler outputs end‑to‑end.

The role emphasizes Python and C++ development, LLVM/MLIR experience, and building production‑grade compiler

Qualifications

• Proficient in Python and C++ with strong compiler background.
• Experience with LLVM, MLIR, and language tooling.
• Design and implement production compiler systems and architectures.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and optimise compiler infrastructure, intermediate representations, optimisation passes and code generation.
• Maintain and evolve our bespoke Python DSL used by researchers to construct pulse-level quantum programs.
• Build high-performance software using Python and C++.
• Work closely with researchers to translate experimental algorithms into production-quality compiler capabilities.
• Run experiments on quantum hardware to validate compiler outputs end-to-end.
• Influence technical direction, mentor other engineers and drive engineering best practices.

Skills

Python

C++

LLVM

MLIR

Language tooling

DSLs

Compiler design

Systems programming

Tools

Verilog

VHDL

HLS

Job description

Q-CTRL in the San Francisco area seeks a Senior Software Engineer for the Boulder Opal team to design and evolve a high‑performance compiler that translates pulse‑level quantum programs into controller instructions. You will work with researchers to bridge algorithms and hardware, mentor engineers, and run experiments on quantum hardware to validate compiler outputs end‑to‑end.

The role emphasizes Python and C++ development, LLVM/MLIR experience, and building production‑grade compiler