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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, geophysical exploration, and telecommunications. Our team of engineers, scientists, software developers ...

Q-CTRL

Software Integration Engineer

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$102K - $137K/yr

You don't need a background in quantum to make an impact here. We value strong engineering ... About the role We are seeking a Software Integration Engineer to own the deployment, configuration ...

Q-CTRL

Software Integration Engineer

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$102K - $137K/yr

You don't need a background in quantum to make an impact here. We value strong engineering ... About the role We are seeking a Software Integration Engineer to own the deployment, configuration ...

QCi

Senior Engineer, Quantum Algorithms

Hoboken, NJ · On-site

Software Engineer, Quantum Algorithms (Optimization) Location: Hoboken, NJ Division: Technology Department: Engineering About Us Quantum Computing Inc. (QCi) (Nasdaq: QUBT) is an innovative ...

QCi

Software Engineer, Quantum Algorithms (Optimization) Location: Hoboken, NJ Division: Technology Department: Engineering About Us Quantum Computing Inc. (QCi) (Nasdaq: QUBT) is an innovative ...

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As of Jun 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for temporary 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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AspectTemporary Quantum Software EngineerQuantum Software Engineer
CredentialsTypically requires a master's or Ph.D. in computer science, physics, or related fields; some roles may accept bachelor's with experienceSame as temporary roles, often requiring advanced degrees or specialized certifications
Work EnvironmentContract-based, project-specific, often in research labs or tech companiesFull-time or contract, in research institutions or tech firms
Industry UsageCommon in research projects, startups, or companies testing quantum tech on a temporary basisUsed across industries for developing quantum algorithms, software, and applications

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Senior Engineer, Quantum Algorithms

Senior Engineer, Quantum Algorithms

Quantum Computing Inc.

Hoboken, NJ • On-site

Full-time

Posted 25 days ago

Job description

Job Description Software Engineer, Quantum Algorithms (Optimization)
Location: Hoboken, NJ
Division: Technology
Department: Engineering
About Us Quantum Computing Inc. (QCi) (Nasdaq: QUBT) is an innovative, integrated photonics company that provides accessible and affordable quantum machines to the world today. QCi products are designed to operate at room temperature and low power at an affordable cost. The Company's portfolio of core technology and products offer unique capabilities in the areas of high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, cyber security as well as remote sensing applications.
Position Description: We are looking for a Software Engineer with deep expertise in Mathematical Optimization and quantum algorithm development. This role is critical in architecting the core software engine that drives our proprietary photonic quantum processors, combining complex mathematical formulations with physical optical hardware feedback.
Responsibilities
  • Design and implement the high-performance C++ runtime and Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL) for photonic optimization computers.
  • Profile and optimize critical execution paths to minimize latency, addressing bottlenecks in memory bandwidth, cache locality, and data transfer.
  • Collaborate with FPGA, Electrical engineers and Firmware engineers to ensure to create, test, and optimize device interfaces.
  • Develop algorithmic enhancements to usage of quantum feedback to solve NP hard optimization problems more efficiently with higher solution quality.
  • Write efficient, thread-safe code for concurrent hardware control and real-time signal processing.
  • Design and implement novel algorithms that map optimization and machine-learning problems onto entropy-based photonic quantum processors, including post-processing pipelines.
  • Build software layers to decompose and orchestrate large-scale optimization problems across multiple photonic hardware resources.
  • Contribute to quantum algorithms on the company roadmap

Required Qualifications
  • 6+ years of experience in software engineering with a focus on systems or HPC.
  • Strong proficiency in C++ and Python
  • Experience with quantum algorithms, quantum information, or quantum optics.
  • Strong mathematical background in Convex Optimization, Quadratic Programming (QP), Mixed-Integer Linear Programming (MILP), or Gradient-Free Methods.
  • Experience with Numerical Analysis and high-performance math libraries (e.g., BLAS, LAPACK, Eigen).
  • Familiarity with protocols (e.g., UART, SPI, gRPC, REST) and software integration.
  • Strong understanding of performance tuning, memory management, and fault-tolerant design.
  • Familiarity with Linux system programming and build toolchains (CMake, GCC/Clang).
  • Experience working in cross-functional teams involving hardware, physics, and software.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in Computer Science, Physics, or Mathematics.
  • Experience with classical optimization solvers (e.g., CPLEX, Gurobi) or heuristic frameworks.
  • Familiarity with Open Quantum Systems or optical feedback mechanisms.
  • Background in Digital Signal Processing (DSP) or control theory.
  • Knowledge of containerized deployment using Docker.

Skills C++, Quantum Algorithms, High Performance Computing (HPC), Algorithm Design, Mathematical Optimization,, Multi-threading, Linux, CMake, Python, Performance Profiling, Hardware Abstraction, Signal Processing

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