Scientific Software Engineer - Compiler
QuEra Computing, Inc. · Harwell, England, UK
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
As a Scientific Software Engineer at QuEra Computing, you will develop and maintain compiler infrastructure and components tailored for quantum computing applications. Your role involves designing domain-specific languages, integrating simulation tools with the compiler pipeline, and collaborating with scientists to address their software needs. You will work closely with a team of physicists and engineers to tackle challenges in compiler development and quantum simulation.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 5/5
- 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
- The approximate base salary range for this position is $102,400 - $166,400.
Worth weighing
- No specific information about remote work or flexible hours is provided.
- The role involves cutting-edge technology, which may require continuous learning and adaptation.
- The focus on quantum computing may limit the applicability of skills to other industries.
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