Software Engineer, CUDA-Q

NVIDIA; United States; On-site; USD 152,000 - 218,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

A leading technology company in the United States is seeking an experienced software engineer for its Quantum Computing team. This role involves developing the CUDA-Q platform and creating core infrastructure for inter-device communication. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, extensive experience in large-scale software projects, and familiarity with compiler fundamentals and multi-processor systems. A passion for innovation in quantum computing is essential. The position offers a competitive salary range of $152,000 to $218,500 for Level 3 and the potential for equity and benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering.
• Ability to build performant and robust production software.
• Eagerness to master new challenges and domains.

Responsibilities

• Develop core infrastructure for inter-device communication.
• Create an extensible toolchain integrating quantum components.
• Solve problems at the intersection of compilers, HPC, and quantum computing.

Skills

Large-scale software project experience

Performance profiling

Multi-processor systems

Compiler fundamentals

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelors in Computer Science, Physics or related 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

• Bachelors 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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