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Riverlane Cambridge, United Kingdom
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8 Mar 2025 (14 months ago)
Science Led, Enterprise Driven – Accelerating Quantum Computing

Quantinuum is the world’s largest integrated quantum company, pioneering powerful quantum computers and advanced software solutions. Quantinuum’s technology drives breakthroughs in materials discovery, cybersecurity, and next-gen quantum AI. With approximately 500 employees, including 370+ scientists and engineers, Quantinuum leads the quantum computing revolution across continents.

We unite best-in-class software with high-fidelity hardware to accelerate quantum computing. With integrated full-stack technology, our world-class team is rapidly scaling quantum computing.

Quantinuum recently secured $300m in funding, visit our news pages to learn more about this and other Quantinuum scientific breakthroughs and achievements:https://www.quantinuum.com/news
We are seeking anExperienced Quantum Compiler Engineerfor ourBroomfield, COlocation.

Our compiler team is at the forefront of bridging the gap between groundbreaking quantum applications and the unparalleled computing power of quantum machines. As a Quantum Compiler Engineer, you are invited to join an interdisciplinary team of physicists and software developers dedicated to transforming platform agnostic quantum algorithms into concrete, executable instructions tailored for our state-of-the-art trapped-ion quantum computers.

In this role, you will engage in pioneering work, collaborating closely with compiler specialists to forge user-friendly languages and tools designed for crafting quantum programs. Your expertise will be instrumental in advancing the development of sophisticated heuristics and algorithms. These innovations are critical for optimizing the routing of ions across complex topologies, significantly enhancing the speed and efficiency of quantum applications executed on our platforms.

By contributing to our team, you will not only play a key role in optimizing code generation for quantum computing but also in shaping the future of quantum technology. Your work will ensure that our quantum computers can realize their full potential, unlocking new possibilities for solving some of the world's most challenging problems.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop compiler front-end (quantum languages), back-end (machine-specific targeting), and optimization (quantum circuit optimization and classical optimization) passes operating on both classical and quantum operations
  • Benchmark, profile, and iteratively improve the execution performance of our compiler and the quality and performance of quantum programs aligned to current and future architectures
  • Collaborate on the design and implementation of a compiler targeting a real-time, distributed execution environment
  • Work with a diverse team including physicists and other engineering disciplines to solve complex problems
  • Create high quality code in an R&D and rapid prototyping environment

YOU MUST HAVE:

  • Bachelors Degree minimum
  • Minimum 1+ years of industry or post-graduate experience in an engineering, lab, or R&D environment
  • Minimum 2+ years of experience developing for quantum compilers and/or quantum algorithms
  • Minimum 3+ years of programming experience with Python, Rust, C++, or similar language
  • 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
  • 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.

WE VALUE:

  • Masters/PhD degree in Computer Science
  • Strong understanding of compiler design fundamentals
  • Ability to understand, combine, and apply algorithms to solve complex problems
  • Ability to solve complex problems and ability to communicate how you did it
  • Track-record of using python or other rapid prototyping and development tools to solve complex challenges
  • Rust development experience especially including any LLVM or optimization algorithm development
  • Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of algorithms, including tree, graph, SAT, and, at times Machine Learning and other algorithms
  • History of working with and developing for the LLVM toolchain
  • Experience with LLVM IR and MLIR
  • Experience with development of application-specific algorithms, especially where exact/optimal solutions are computationally intractable
  • Proficiency with software testing and deployment tools
Compensation & Benefits:
Non-Incentive Eligible
Estimated Salary Wage: $97,000 - $122,000 Annually
What is in it for you?
-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

Quantinuum is an equal opportunity employer. You will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.



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