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Infleqtion

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Louisville, CO · On-site

$129K - $169K/yr

Our mission is to commercialize atom-based quantum products that provide orders of magnitude ... a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to own and deliver high-performance embedded and systems ...

Infleqtion

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$127K - $167K/yr

Our mission is to commercialize atom-based quantum products that provide orders of magnitude ... Engineering Team is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to own and deliver ...

Infleqtion

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Louisville, CO · On-site

$129K - $169K/yr

Our mission is to commercialize atom-based quantum products that provide orders of magnitude ... a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to own and deliver highperformance embedded and systems ...

Microsoft

Senior Software Engineer

Redmond, WA · On-site

$137K - $180K/yr

Overview At Microsoft Quantum, we aim to empower science and scientists to solve the world ... Senior Software Engineer to join our team. This role is central to advancing our quantum software ...

Nvidia

Senior HPC and Quantum Systems Engineer

Westford, MA · Hybrid

$108K - $148K/yr

We are seeking a Senior Quantum/HPC Systems Engineer to help architect, deploy, and operate a first ... Experience with or strong interest in quantum software environments including CUDA-Q, Qiskit, Cirq ...

Infleqtion

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Boulder, CO · On-site

$128K - $168K/yr

Our mission is to commercialize atom-based quantum products that provide orders of magnitude ... Engineering Team is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to own and deliver ...

Infleqtion

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Chicago, IL

$127K - $167K/yr

Our mission is to commercialize atom-based quantum products that provide orders of magnitude ... a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to own and deliver highperformance embedded and systems ...

Infleqtion

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Boulder, CO

$128K - $168K/yr

Our mission is to commercialize atom-based quantum products that provide orders of magnitude ... a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to own and deliver highperformance embedded and systems ...

Atom Computing

Senior Quantum Engineer

Boulder, CO · On-site

$185K - $210K/yr

As a Quantum Engineer at Atom Computing, you will join a team of talented scientists and engineers ... Design and construct the scientific hardware and control interfaces (both hardware and software ...

Nvidia

$104K - $143K/yr

We are seeking a Senior Quantum/HPC Systems Engineer to help architect, deploy, and operate a first ... Experience with or strong interest in quantum software environments including CUDA-Q, Qiskit, Cirq ...

Atom Computing

Senior Quantum Engineer

Boulder, CO

$185K - $210K/yr

As a Quantum Engineer at Atom Computing, you will join a team of talented scientists and engineers ... Design and construct the scientific hardware and control interfaces (both hardware and software ...

Atom Computing

Senior Quantum Engineer

Boulder, CO

$185K - $210K/yr

As a Quantum Engineer at Atom Computing, you will join a team of talented scientists and engineers ... Design and construct the scientific hardware and control interfaces (both hardware and software ...

Microsoft

Senior Quantum Engineer

Redmond, WA · On-site

$117K - $160K/yr

As a Senior Quantum Engineer you will design and test the readout system for topological qubits at the component, subsystem and system levels. This opportunity will allow you to grow as a systems ...

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How much do senior quantum software engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior quantum software engineer in the United States is $143,292.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $122,500.00 and $161,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Quantum Software Engineer vs Quantum Software Developer?

AspectSenior Quantum Software EngineerQuantum Software Developer
Required CredentialsBachelor's/Master's/PhD in Computer Science, Physics, or related field; experience with quantum algorithmsBachelor's or higher in relevant field; familiarity with quantum programming languages
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, tech companies, academia; often involved in project leadershipStartups, tech firms, research teams; focused on coding and implementation
Industry UsageUsed across quantum computing, research, and development sectorsPrimarily in software development teams within quantum tech companies

The main difference is that a Senior Quantum Software Engineer typically has more experience, leadership responsibilities, and a broader understanding of quantum algorithms, while a Quantum Software Developer focuses on coding and implementing quantum programs. Both roles require strong technical skills, but the senior role often involves guiding projects and strategy.

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Infographic showing various Senior Quantum Software Engineer job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, 1% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 67% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 29% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $143,292 per year, or $68.9 per hour.
Senior Quantum Applications Engineer - QEC

Senior Quantum Applications Engineer - QEC

Quantum Circuits, Inc.

Remote

Full-time

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

Job Summary:
Quantum Circuits, Inc. is building the world’s first truly algorithmic quantum computers. They are seeking a talented Senior Quantum Applications Engineer with expertise in Quantum Error Correction to develop their QEC stack, including software and simulation, while collaborating with quantum engineers and engaging with users across various industries.
Responsibilities:
• Implement and test QEC codes within our software stack based on evolving requirements.
• Iterate upon code implementations rapidly based on experimental results.
• Develop and execute QEC simulations to guide the development of our QEC approach.
• Project the earliest feasible quantum algorithms that leverage the capabilities of our system including projecting and simulating the earliest fault-tolerant algorithms.
• Innovate on QEC codes and their software implementations, working directly with QEC theorists and quantum engineers.
• Collaborate on the execution of groundbreaking QEC experiments, working closely with quantum engineers.
• Engage with our users to help them use our systems and adapt use cases to our systems in a wide range of industries such as logistics, finance, pharmaceuticals, and materials science.
Qualifications:
Required:
• MS or PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field with a specialization in quantum computing.
• 5+ years of experience with Python programming or another general-purpose programming language.
• 3+ years of quantum computing industry experience including QEC experience and deployment of quantum algorithms.
• Expertise with one or more quantum computing SDKs like Qiskit, Q#, or CUDA-Q.
• Expertise with principles of quantum computing and quantum information science.
• Expertise in quantum error correction.
• Competence with Git version control and experience with development in a collaborative environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts.
Preferred:
• PhD or postdoctoral research in Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Impactful publications on quantum error correcting codes.
• Experience with high performance simulations of quantum error correcting codes.
• Experience with components of QEC including decoder algorithms, lattice surgery, and magic state preparation.
• Experience with intermediate representations, particularly QIR.
• Experience in use of software testing principles and practices, including unit testing, integration testing, end-to-end testing, and containerization and orchestration technologies.
• Experience in with quantum algorithms in an applied setting (e.g., building hybrid quantum/classical end-to-end solution for a meaningful use case).
• Experience in machine learning or data science and tools like PyTorch or TensorFlow.
• Experience in use of software testing principles and practices, including unit testing, integration testing, end-to-end testing, and containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes, ...).
Company:
Quantum Circuits, now D-Wave, is developing a full-stack gate-model quantum computing platform using superconducting devices and a modular, robust, and scalable architecture. Founded in 2015, the company is headquartered in New Haven, USA, with a team of 201-500 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage.

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