Advanced Software Engineer - Hybrid Quantum-HPC Orchestration | 904 in Broomfield, Colorado at Quantinuum

We are seeking an Advanced Software Engineer - Hybrid Quantum-HPC Orchestration in our Broomfield, CO location to design and develop a hybrid workflow orchestrator between Quantinuum quantum processors and classical supercomputing resources in the United States.

Quantinuum is bridging the gap between classical high-performance computing (HPC) and next-generation Quantum Processing Units (QPUs). We are building the foundational software stack that allows researchers and engineers to solve intractable problems by seamlessly integrating quantum acceleration into traditional supercomputing workflows.

• Write high quality, maintainable code in an R&D and rapid prototyping environment
• Build and maintain scalable orchestration software to manage hybrid quantum-classical workflows.
• Develop robust interfaces between HPC job schedulers (e.g., Slurm) and quantum runtimes, optimizing data movement and job scheduling.
• Work with QPU hardware control systems and SDKs to integrate quantum execution into production pipelines.
• Ensure high availability, monitoring, and debugging of distributed hybrid systems.

• Bachelors Degree minimum
• 5+ years of professional software development experience
• 5+ years of experience in Python, Rust and/or C++
• Due to Contractual requirements, must be a U.S. Person defined as a U.S. citizen, permanent resident or green card holder, or worker 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.

• Masters/PhD degree in Computer Science
• History of developing compiled python extensions
• Understanding of common HPC software such as Slurm or PBS
• Experience collaborating with external scientific and technical partners
• Ability to solve complex problems and ability to communicate how you did it
• Rust development experience with a track-record of contribution to open-source and commercial projects

Compensation & Benefits

The pay range for this role is $132,000 – $165,000 annually. Actual compensation within this range may vary based on the candidate's skills, educational background, professional experience, and unique qualifications for the role.

Quantinuum is the world leader in quantum computing. The company’s quantum systems deliver the highest performance across all industry benchmarks. Quantinuum’s over 650 employees, including 400+ scientists and engineers, across the US, UK, Germany, and Japan, are driving the quantum computing revolution.

By uniting best-in-class software with high-fidelity hardware, our integrated full-stack approach is accelerating the path to practical quantum computing and scaling its impact across multiple industries.

By joining Quantinuum, you’ll be at the forefront of this transformative revolution, shaping the future of quantum computing, pushing the limits of technology, and making the impossible possible.

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. Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis, there is no application deadline for this position.