Hybrid Lead Quantum Compiler Engineer

at Quantinuum

• Job title: Lead Quantum Compiler Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: $170,000 - $230,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Postgraduate Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Broomfield, United States

About the role

• Lead Quantum Compiler Engineer at Quantinuum optimizing quantum technology with interdisciplinary team. Developing compilers for cutting-edge quantum applications and collaborating on advanced algorithms.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic vision and leadership in architecture and implementation of compilers targeting advanced quantum computer capabilities
• Work with industry leaders to develop standards that support future-looking machine capabilities and foster partnerships
• Mentor and develop technical leadership within the compiler team to build long-term organization capability and architectural vision.
• Oversee advanced compiler design projects and development including: Compiler front-end (quantum languages), Back-end (machine-specific targeting) & Optimization passes (quantum circuit optimization and classical optimization) operating on both classical and quantum operations
• Cross-disciplinary collaboration and technical leadership while working with a diverse team including physicists and other engineering disciplines to solve complex problems
• Champion code quality and engineering excellence, leading by example while contributing high quality code in an R&D and rapid prototyping environment

Requirements

• Masters/PhD degree required
• Minimum 5+ years of industry or post-graduate experience in an engineering, lab, or R&D environment
• Minimum 5+ years of hands-on experience developing compiler infrastructure and technologies
• Minimum 2+ years of experience developing compilers targeting quantum computers
• Due to national security requirements imposed by the U.S. Government, candidates for this position must not be a People's Republic of China national or Russian national unless the candidate is also a U.S. citizen.
• Due to Contractual requirements, must be a U.S. person (defined as, U.S. citizen permanent resident or green card holder, workers granted asylum or refugee status)

Benefits

• A competitive salary and innovative, game-changing work
• Flexible work schedule
• Employer subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) match for student loan repayment benefit
• Equity, 401k retirement savings plan + 12 Paid holidays and generous vacation + sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Employee discounts