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HPE Labs - Senior Software Engineer - Integrated HPC & Quantum SolutionsThis role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.

Job Description:

The HPE Quantum team at HPE Labs is developing new approaches for quantum computing, including integration with high performance computing (HPC). As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be at the forefront of efforts to bring quantum computing from research to practical reality. You will bring expertise in software development and quantum computing to develop and extend quantum circuit compilation, circuit execution, resource estimation, and circuit simulation capabilities. Working closely with a multidisciplinary team of engineers, researchers, and product managers, you will build usable, efficient, and innovative systems that combine quantum and high-performance computing. The preferred candidate has a strong technical background in both quantum computing and HPC, advanced programming skills, and the ability to communicate complex ideas to diverse audiences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and demonstrate software that supports quantum computing applications and HPC-QC system management through job management, scheduling, compilation, and workflow frameworks
• Create software adapters that connect quantum computing software tools (compilers, SDKs) with other tools using open standards where possible, and evaluate open-source and commercial software for inclusion in integrated HPC-QC environments
• Develop functional and unit tests, support code quality with automated testing and continuous integration, and assist with code reviews
• Implement and improve software prototypes to support research efforts, extending open source software as needed
• Create mock-up and test bed systems to demonstrate HPC-QC software capabilities
• Prepare internal and external demonstrations, create technical documentation, and write portions of research papers relating to software development efforts
• Contribute to the development of open specifications and standards to support interoperability in quantum computing

Requirements:

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or related field, or equivalent work experience
• 6 or more years of programming experience
• Advanced programming skills in low-level languages such as C, C++, or Rust, and advanced programming skills in Python
• Experience contributing to large software projects and creating new software efforts, including library API design
• Experience creating or extending quantum computing tools (e.g., Qiskit, CUDA-Q, TensorFlow Quantum, Pennylane)
• Strong understanding of quantum computing, including skills in understanding and optimizing circuits
• Deep understanding of HPC architecture, GPU/CPU function and applicability, cluster design, job scheduling, workload optimization, and performance tuning and testing
• Strong mathematical background with excellent skills in areas such as statistics, probability, and linear algebra

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills with an outcome-focused mindset and bias for action and delivery
• Focus on quality and customer results, with creative and analytical thinking abilities and a passion for solving complex problems
• Strong consensus-building skills, capable of conveying complex ideas clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences in written and presentation formats
• Experience with Linux command line tools and familiarity with Agile development methodologies
• Knowledge of quantum computing applications such as quantum chemistry, quantum simulation, quantum error correction (QEC), or combinatorial optimization
• Experience with cloud computing platforms, GPU computing, AI/ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch), or compiler development (especially MLIR)
• Experience developing microservices client/server software
• Track record of sharing findings with the broader scientific community through research papers, blogs, or other public materials

Health & Wellbeing

We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development

We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have - whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

Unconditional Inclusion

We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

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Job:

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Job Level:

TCP_04"The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level.
- United States of America: Annual Salary USD 135,500 - 258,500 in Massachusetts // 135,500 - 275,000 in California // 119,500 - 275,000 in Illinois & Maryland
The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered."

Information about employee benefits offered in the US can be found at https://myhperewards.com/main/new-hire-enrollment.html

The estimated job application period closure is October 26 2026; this timeline is provided for transparency and internal planning purposes.

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