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IBM

NY · On-site

$161 - $276/hr

Regular * Contract Type: Regular * Projected Minimum Salary per year: $161,000.00 * Projected ... Collaborate with system architects, HPC engineers, and quantum software teams, as well as external ...

Airbus Ventures

Software Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$130 - $170/hr

About the role As a Software Engineer on the Boulder Opal team, you will build the backend infrastructure that supports our quantum software platform. You'll work alongside compiler engineers and ...

Q-CTRL

Software Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$130 - $170/hr

About the role As a Software Engineer on the Boulder Opal team, you will build the backend infrastructure that supports our quantum software platform. You'll work alongside compiler engineers and ...

Tyto Athene, LLC

$150 - $195/hr

Implement quantum algorithms using leading quantum software development frameworks and hardware platforms. * Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to integrate quantum solutions into ...

Skydrop

Principal Software Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$220 - $320/hr

About the team At Q-CTRL, Quantum Computing Engineering is a global team of software engineers and infrastructure experts, combining deep technical expertise with a startup mindset to deliver real ...

Vector Atomic Inc.

Senior Rust Software Engineer

Pleasanton, CA · On-site

$136K - $179K/yr

IONQ] is the world's leading quantum company delivering solutions to solve the world's most complex ... Our team of engineers, scientists, software developers, and operations professionals works together ...

IonQ

Senior Rust Software Engineer

Pleasanton, CA · On-site

$136K - $179K/yr

IonQ's newest generation of quantum computers, the IonQ Tempo, is the latest in a line of cutting ... S. export control and government contract restrictions. Employment with IonQ is contingent on ...

Vector Atomic

Senior Rust Software Engineer

Pleasanton, CA · On-site

$136K - $179K/yr

IONQ] is the world's leading quantum company delivering solutions to solve the world's most complex ... Our team of engineers, scientists, software developers, and operations professionals works together ...

IONQ

Senior Rust Software Engineer

Pleasanton, CA

$136K - $179K/yr

IonQ's newest generation of quantum computers, the IonQ Tempo, is the latest in a line of cutting ... S. export control and government contract restrictions. Employment with IonQ is contingent on ...

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As of Aug 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract quantum software engineer in the United States is $147,524.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $120,000.00 and $173,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectContract Quantum Software EngineerContract Software Developer
Required CredentialsDegree in Computer Science, Physics, or related field; knowledge of quantum computing frameworksDegree in Computer Science or related field; proficiency in programming languages like Java, Python, C++
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, tech companies focusing on quantum tech, startupsSoftware firms, tech companies, startups, client sites
Industry UsageQuantum computing industry, research institutionsIT, software development, tech industry
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

The main difference between a Contract Quantum Software Engineer and a Contract Software Developer lies in their specialization. Quantum Software Engineers focus on developing algorithms and software for quantum computers, requiring knowledge of quantum mechanics and specialized frameworks. In contrast, Software Developers work on traditional software applications across various industries. Both roles require programming skills, but their focus areas and industry applications differ significantly.

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Infrastructure & Technology Senior Software Developer for Quantum-Centric Supercomputing Profes[...]

NY • On-site

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Job Information
  • Job Title: Senior Software Developer for Quantum‑Centric Supercomputing
  • Date Posted: 03-Jul-2026
  • Job ID: 106514
  • Location: Yorktown Heights, New York, United States
  • Work Arrangement: Onsite
  • Area of Work: Infrastructure & Technology
  • Employment Type: Regular
  • Contract Type: Regular
  • Projected Minimum Salary per year: $161,000.00
  • Projected Maximum Salary per year: $276,000.00
  • Position Type: Professional
  • Company: International Business Machines Corporation (0147)
  • Shift: General (daytime)
Responsibilities

We are seeking a software developer to build integration software enabling hybrid HPC–Quantum workflows, resource management systems, and interfaces that orchestrate workloads across classical and quantum compute backends. In this role you will design, develop, and implement components of workflow orchestration software and libraries for hybrid HPC–Quantum systems, develop and maintain resource management, scheduling, and workload coordination APIs across distributed systems, and define, implement, and evolve robust interfaces between HPC job schedulers (e.g., Slurm, LSF) and quantum runtimes.

  • Develop tools in Python, Rust, and C to support interoperability, data movement, workflow resilience, and runtime monitoring.
  • Collaborate with system architects, HPC engineers, and quantum software teams, as well as external researchers, to align workflows with system capabilities and performance goals.
  • Participate in open‑source development workflows including documentation, testing, design reviews, and release processes.
  • Contribute to internal engineering practices such as CI/CD, performance instrumentation, and interface design.
Required Technical Skills
  • Strong proficiency in Python and experience with modern software engineering practices
  • Strong proficiency in at least one systems programming language (e.g., C, C++, Rust)
  • Collaborative mindset, able to serve as a bridge between various research organizations, clients, and vendors
  • Proven ability to understand user requirements, implement and release software accordingly, and manage post‑release maintenance including feature enhancements and bug fixes
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work across different teams, internal and externally
Preferred Technical Skills
  • Hands‑on experience with HPC software (e.g., OpenMP, MPI, GPU) and resource managers (e.g., Slurm, PBS, Grid Engine)
  • Solid understanding of quantum circuits, gates, and compilation concepts in quantum computing
  • Experience with quantum computing frontends and related ecosystems (e.g., Qiskit, OpenQASM, CUDA‑Q)
  • Expertise with Linux systems, including performance analysis, resource management, inter‑process communication, and development/debugging workflows
Required Education

Master's Degree

Preferred Education

Doctorate Degree

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IBM is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by the applicable law. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

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