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Senior Quantum Software Engineer

Microsoft· Quantum Engineering
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Redmond, WA$119.8k - $234.7kFull-timePosted 4w ago

About the role

Senior Quantum Software Engineer in the Developer Tools team at Microsoft Quantum, focusing on building tools to advance quantum research and development, including languages, compilers, simulators, debuggers, VS Code integration, and AI-enhanced workflows.

Responsibilities

  • Designing and delivering fast, reliable, and secure components in Rust, Python, and TypeScript that form the backbone of our quantum developer experience
  • Building language and compiler features for Q#, OpenQASM, QIR, and related technologies that push the boundaries of what programs quantum developers can express
  • Creating intuitive, high-impact VS Code integrations that help scientists and engineers work productively with complex quantum systems
  • Exploring new ways to integrate cutting-edge AI capabilities into quantum development workflows
  • Collaborating closely with experts in quantum chemistry, error correction, control systems, and hardware to design end-to-end solutions that connect research and product
  • Engaging with the open-source community, triaging issues, and contributing improvements that help shape the future of the ecosystem

Qualifications

  • Doctorate in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Physical Sciences, or related field AND 1+ years software industry experience, including developing commercial software, compilers, scientific computing applications, or multi-component systems
  • OR Master's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Physical Sciences, or related field AND 3+ years software industry experience, including developing commercial software, compilers, scientific computing applications, or multi-component systems
  • OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Physical Sciences, or related field AND 4+ years software industry experience, including developing commercial software, compilers, scientific computing applications, or multi-component systems
  • OR equivalent experience.

Skills

Required:RustPythonTypeScriptQ#, OpenQASM, QIR
Nice to have:LLVM

Benefits

  • This information is not explicitly listed in the job description.
Last updated Sep 24, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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