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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 ... As a Senior Rust Software Engineer, you will serve as a technical leader within a rapidly growing ...

Vector Atomic

Senior Rust Software Engineer

Pleasanton, CA

$136K - $179K/yr

IONQ] is the world's leading quantum company delivering solutions to solve the world's most complex ... As a Senior Rust Software Engineer, you will serve as a technical leader within a rapidly growing ...

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 ... As a Senior Rust Software Engineer, you will serve as a technical leader within a rapidly growing ...

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 ... As a Senior Rust Software Engineer, you will serve as a technical leader within a rapidly growing ...

IonQ

Senior Quantum Field Engineer - Bioscience

As a Senior Quantum Field Engineer, you'll be part of a team whose mission is to lead IonQ on its journey to build the world's best quantum solutions for the Bioscience vertical and solve the world ...

IonQ

Senior Rust Software Engineer

Pleasanton, CA · On-site

$142K - $186K/yr

Vector Atomic, an IonQ company, is building quantum technology to transform navigation, timing ... As a Senior Rust Software Engineer, you will serve as a technical leader within a rapidly growing ...

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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 Engineer, Readout

Senior Quantum Engineer, Readout

Rigetti Computing

Berkeley, CA • On-site

$170K - $200K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

As Senior Quantum Engineer, Readout, you will optimize superconducting qubit readout and reset on Rigetti's quantum processors and fault-tolerant prototypes. You will lead a range of experimental efforts to characterize and improve measurement protocols, signal chains, amplifiers, and device layouts. In collaboration with an interdisciplinary group of engineers in theory, hardware, and chip design, you will advance the speed and fidelity of readout and reset in Rigetti Computing's quantum computing systems to fulfill its ambitious roadmap toward fault tolerance.
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead superconducting qubit measurements to characterize dispersive readout of our quantum circuits
  • Develop novel measurement techniques and pulse optimizations for readout speed or fidelity, and implement them in Rigetti's Python-based calibration and characterization software
  • Collaborate with theory and simulation teams to build or validate models that describe readout performance
  • Specify improvements to the quantum chip layout, signal lines, and electronics, work with the hardware and device design teams to build them
  • Develop protocols to accelerate circuit execution and enable error-correcting codes, including reset, mid-circuit measurement, and ancilla readout

Required Qualifications
  • Ph.D. in Physics, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering or a related field, plus 2+ years of industry and/or postdoctoral experience
  • Deep expertise in circuit quantum electrodynamics and dispersive readout in particular
  • Demonstrated ability to perform measurements on quantum systems and explain the results through theory and/or simulation
  • Exposure to superconducting qubits, either in academic or industrial settings
  • Experience with software development in an industry setting, in languages such as Python, C, C++, Rust, etc.
  • Experience with low-level pulse optimization of quantum gates or readout
  • Ability to excel in a collaborative environment
  • Excellent communication skills

$170,000 - $200,000 a year
Base Salary
Rigetti complies with all local and state regulations in regards to displaying salary ranges. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate's relevant work experience, skills, and geographic location. Rigetti offers a full slate of benefits from competitive salaries, equity, medical, dental and vision for employees as well as a 401(k) plan, a paid parental leave program, rejuvenation days, and a vacation policy that aligns with local regulations and industry standards.
As engineering leaders, we value diversity and are committed to building a culture of inclusion to attract and engage innovative thinkers. Our technology, meant to serve all of humanity, cannot succeed if those who built it do not mirror the diversity of the communities we serve. Applications from women, minorities, and other under-represented groups are encouraged.
About Rigetti
Rigetti Computing is a pioneer in full-stack quantum computing. The company has operated quantum computers over the cloud since 2017 and serves global enterprise, government, and research clients through its Rigetti Quantum Cloud Services platform. The company's proprietary quantum-classical infrastructure provides ultra-low latency integration with public and private clouds for high-performance practical quantum computing. Rigetti has developed the industry's first multi-chip quantum processor for scalable quantum computing systems. The company designs and manufactures its chips in-house at Fab-1, the industry's first dedicated and integrated quantum device manufacturing facility. Rigetti was founded in 2013 and today employs more than 150 people with offices in the United States, U.K., and Australia. Learn more at www.rigetti.com.
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