Senior Quantum Computing Libraries Engineer

NVIDIA; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 224,000 - 357,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

NVIDIA seeks an experienced engineer to advance GPU-accelerated software for quantum computing and system simulations. You will design and optimize high-performance algorithms, scale quantum circuit simulations, and collaborate with research, technology, and product teams.

Applicants should have strong C++/Python, MPI experience, and a track record in scientific software for quantum simulations; equity and benefits are included. This is an on-site Santa Clara role with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• PhD or MSc in Computer Science, Applied Math, Physics, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in relevant areas.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and documentation skills.
• Experience developing scientific software used in quantum simulations (e.g., circuit simulators, compilers, hybrid computing).

Responsibilities

• Research and develop GPU accelerated algorithms across multiple hardware generations.
• Develop HPC algorithms to scale quantum circuit simulations.
• Collaborate with NVIDIA Research, Developer Technology, and Product Management.
• Interact with external partners to understand use cases and requirements.
• Provide technical leadership to other engineers.
• Analyze performance of GPU/CPU/multi-node implementations for improvements.

Skills

C++

Python

GPU programming

MPI multi-node

Performance optimization

Scientific software

Agentic coding tools

Education

PhD or MSc in CS/Math/Physics

Tools

CUDA

HPC frameworks

Job description

NVIDIA's accelerated computing platform has revolutionized HPC and AI, and we have built the cuQuantum SDK to enable researchers and framework developers in the area of Quantum Computing. This role will be part of an engineering team developing, scaling, and optimizing software to accelerate and scale quantum computing and quantum system simulations. Ideal candidates will have experience building software systems and curiosity about advancing the state-of-the-art in applications of HPC and GPUs to the quantum computing ecosystem. If you are passionate about designing and developing high-performance software and want to help us build libraries to significantly accelerate research and development in this exciting field, we would love to hear from you!

What you'll be doing:

• Researching and developing and optimizing GPU accelerated algorithms across multiple hardware generations
• Develop innovative HPC algorithms to scale quantum circuit simulations
• Working closely with NVIDIA Research, Developer Technology, and Product Management teams in the areas of quantum computing, HPC technologies, and machine learning
• Interacting with external partners and researchers to understand their use cases and requirements
• Providing technical leadership and guidance to other engineers
• Analyzing the performance of GPU, CPU, multi-GPU/multi-node implementations, finding opportunities for algorithmic or implementation-based improvements

What we need to see:

• Excellent C++ and Python programming and software design skills, including functional and performance test design
• Experience programming for GPUs, in a multi-threading and multi-node MPI programming model, and expertise in hardware-aware optimization
• Experience with agentic coding tools
• Demonstrated ability developing scientific software used in quantum simulations (e.g., circuit simulators, compilers, hybrid-computing)
• PhD or MSc degree in Computer Science, Applied Math, Physics, or related science or engineering field (or equivalent experience)
• 8+ years of experience
• Strong collaboration, communication, and documentation skills

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

• Experience using one or more quantum computing and deep learning frameworks (e.g., Qiskit, Cirq, Pennylane, TNQVM, TensorFlow, PyTorch)
• Proven experience with HPC technologies and communication algorithms
• Expertise in numerical methods, Hamiltonian integrals, quantum simulation techniques
• Experience working in an agile software development environment within a globally distributed organization

With competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, we are widely considered to be one of the technology world's most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us and, due to outstanding growth, our best-in-class engineering teams are rapidly growing.

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 4, and 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD for Level 5.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until July 20, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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