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Rigetti Computing

Quantum Engineer

Berkeley, CA · On-site

$155K - $200K/yr

As a Quantum Engineer at Rigetti Computing, you will be a key contributor to the development of our gate-based, superconducting quantum computers. Your work will turn experimental ideas into ever ...

Rigetti Computing

Quantum Engineer

Berkeley, CA · On-site

$155K - $200K/yr

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As a Quantum Engineer at Rigetti Computing, you will be a key contributor to the development of our gate-based, superconducting quantum computers. Your work will turn experimental ideas into ever ...

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Senior Quantum Computing Libraries Engineer

NVIDIA

Santa Clara, CA • On-site

$143K - $189K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 26 days ago

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9.6

Company rating: 9.6 out of 10

Based on 17 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

7th of 245 rated software companies

Job description

Job Summary:
NVIDIA is a leader in accelerated computing, and they are seeking a Senior Quantum Computing Libraries Engineer to develop and optimize software for quantum computing and simulations. The role involves researching GPU accelerated algorithms, collaborating with various teams, and providing technical leadership.
Responsibilities:
• Researching and developing and optimizing GPU accelerated algorithms across multiple hardware generations
• Develop innovative HPC algorithms to scale quantum circuit simulations
• Working closely with NVIDIA Research, Developer Technology, and Product Management teams in the areas of quantum computing, HPC technologies, and machine learning
• Interacting with external partners and researchers to understand their use cases and requirements
• Providing technical leadership and guidance to other engineers
• Analyzing the performance of GPU, CPU, multi-GPU/multi-node implementations, finding opportunities for algorithmic or implementation-based improvements
Qualifications:
Required:
• Excellent C++ and Python programming and software design skills, including functional and performance test design
• Experience programming for GPUs, in a multi-threading and multi-node MPI programming model, and expertise in hardware-aware optimization
• Experience with agentic coding tools
• Demonstrated ability developing scientific software used in quantum simulations (e.g., circuit simulators, compilers, hybrid-computing)
• PhD or MSc degree in Computer Science, Applied Math, Physics, or related science or engineering field (or equivalent experience)
• 8+ years of experience
• Strong collaboration, communication, and documentation skills
Preferred:
• Experience using one or more quantum computing and deep learning frameworks (e.g., Qiskit, Cirq, Pennylane, TNQVM, TensorFlow, PyTorch)
• Proven experience with HPC technologies and communication algorithms
• Expertise in numerical methods, Hamiltonian integrals, quantum simulation techniques
• Experience working in an agile software development environment within a globally distributed organization
Company:
NVIDIA is a computing platform company operating at the intersection of graphics, HPC, and AI. Founded in 1993, the company is headquartered in Santa Clara, USA, with a team of 10001+ employees. The company is currently Late Stage.

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NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It's a unique legacy of innovation that's fueled by great technology--and amazing people. Today, we're tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what's never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world's best talent.

Industry

Computer and electronic product manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Santa Clara, CA, US

Year founded

1993

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