Scientific Software Engineer - Compiler
QuEra Computing, Inc. · Boston, MA USA
Posted about 3 months ago · $102,400 - $166,400
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 82 days QuEra Computing, Inc.'s roles stay open a median of 83 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 54% of QuEra Computing, Inc.'s roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at QuEra Computing, Inc.
- high 69 stale, 1 reposted of 69 open
- Hiring momentum
- 86 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-25
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About this role
QuEra Computing, Inc. is looking for a Scientific Software Engineer to develop simulation tools and compilers for quantum computers. The role involves building a compiler pipeline, designing domain-specific languages, and collaborating with scientists to integrate simulation tools. The engineer will also work on compiler infrastructure and contribute to quantum computing projects.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
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What you need
- Ph.D. in Computer Science with focus on quantum computation/architecture/programming language/compiler, or equivalent professional experience
- Experience with Python semantics, Python type hints, CPython interpreter
- Experience with at least one of the compiled languages (C++, Julia, Rust, Haskell, OCamel, etc.)
- Experience with Static Single Assignment intermediate representations-based compiler development
- Knowledge of the full lifecycle of software development, including version control, code review, testing, CI/CD, logging, profiling, debugging, and documentation
- Knowledge of quantum computing basics, e.g., common quantum algorithms, quantum information theory basics
Nice to have
- Experience with using LLVM or MLIR for compiler development
- Programming language design, especially programming language theory
- Quantum program optimization, e.g quantum circuit simplification, scheduling, routing, etc.
- Quantum error correction
- Contribution to existing open-source libraries
What you get
- Base salary range of $102,400 - $166,400
- Equity grants for all new hires
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of remote work options or flexibility
- The role involves a mix of engineering and scientific challenges, which may require a steep learning curve in quantum computing
- The job requires collaboration with both internal scientists and external customers, which may involve varying expectations
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