Software Engineer, CUDA-Q

NVIDIA; California (MO); On-site; USD 152,000 - 218,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

NVIDIA is seeking a Software Engineer for its Quantum Computing team based in California, MO. The ideal candidate will contribute to developing the CUDA-Q platform and enhance infrastructure for quantum-classical systems. Key requirements include a Bachelor's degree, 5+ years' experience, and strong skills in software engineering, performance profiling, and multi-processor systems. The role offers a competitive salary range and a dynamic work environment focused on innovation and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering.
• Proven track record of building performant software.
• Ability to quickly develop expertise in new domains.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of CUDA Quantum.
• Build core infrastructure for inter-device communication.
• Solve problems at the intersection of compilers and quantum computing.
• Discuss and refine design strategies with peers.
• Improve processes and infrastructure for development.

Skills

Software engineering

Quantum computing knowledge

Performance profiling

Multi-processor systems

Compiler fundamentals

Communication and collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Physics or related engineering field

Ph.D. or Masters preferred

Tools

LLVM/MLIR

GPU programming

FPGA programming

Job description

NVIDIA's Quantum Computing team is searching for an outstanding software engineer to build the toolchain of the future. Join us in developing the CUDA-Q platform for programming powerful hybrid quantum-classical multi-processor systems. We are looking for a dedicated engineer with expertise building extensible toolchains and distributed systems. Are you creative, always looking to come up with innovative solutions, and eager to apply your skills to advance a novel field of computing? If you love the craft of software engineering and relish the chance to impact the future of the industry, this role may be perfect for you.

What You'll Be Doing

• Contributing to the development of CUDA Quantum by building core infrastructure for inter-device communication and efficient execution across multiple processors
• Partnering with architects, product managers, and collaborators to create an extensible toolchain integrating quantum architecture specific components
• Solving difficult problems at the intersection of compilers, HPC and quantum computing to enable ground-breaking research and technology
• Discussing and refining software designs and implementation strategies with peers
• Improving processes and infrastructure to accelerate our development

What We Need To See

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Physics or related engineering field (Ph.D. or Masters preferred), or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience
• Ability working on large-scale software projects, and a proven track record of building performant and robust production software
• A solid understanding of performance profiling, multi-processor systems, and compiler fundamentals
• Ability to quickly develop expertise in new domains and products, and eagerness to master new challenges
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Ways To Stand Out From The Crowd

• Extensive knowledge about quantum computing hardware and control systems and/or prior experience implementing optimization and code generation components for various quantum computing architectures
• A passion for system designing and a focus on improving extensibility
• An understanding of quantum error correction
• Deep understanding of compiler toolchains, specifically LLVM/MLIR
• Proficiency in GPU- and/or FPGA-programming

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is $152,000 USD - $218,500 USD for Level 3, and $184,000 USD - $287,500 USD for Level 4.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until January 24, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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