Senior Quantum Software Architect & Tech Lead

Cisco Systems, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 251,000 - 363,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with Cisco matching

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. in the United States (San Jose) seeks a Principal Software Engineer to lead and shape the quantum software and hardware program.

You will guide a team of engineers, contribute to architecture, and deliver scalable distributed systems that tightly integrate quantum hardware and software. You will drive quantum control, orchestration, and error correction while influencing the technical direction of Cisco's Quantum Data Center and the quantum internet, leveraging deep expertise

Qualifications

• Bachelors + 15 years of related experience, or Masters + 12 years of related experience, or PhD + 8 years of related experience, or equivalent related work experience.
• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on software architecture, system design, and distributed systems.
• Experience using Golang and/or Python to design and deliver scalable, production-grade applications.
• Experience in a technical leadership or people management role, maintaining hands-on contributions to codebases and system architecture.
• Experience in hardware-software integration and co-design, supported by a foundational understanding of quantum mechanics and complex system architectures.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers while actively contributing to the architecture and development of quantum software and hardware systems.
• Develop and implement distributed systems, ensuring flawless hardware-software integration for quantum networking initiatives.
• Drive the development of quantum control, orchestration, and error correction solutions.
• Influence the technical direction toward Cisco's vision for the Quantum Data Center and the quantum internet.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor engineers to foster an inclusive, high-performance culture.

Skills

Software architecture

Distributed systems

Golang/Python

Technical leadership

Quantum mechanics

Education

Advanced degree in CS/Physics/Quantum Engineering

Job description

Cisco Systems, Inc. in the United States (San Jose) seeks a Principal Software Engineer to lead and shape the quantum software and hardware program.

You will guide a team of engineers, contribute to architecture, and deliver scalable distributed systems that tightly integrate quantum hardware and software. You will drive quantum control, orchestration, and error correction while influencing the technical direction of Cisco's Quantum Data Center and the quantum internet, leveraging deep expertise