Senior Software Engineer, Quantum Applied Research

• Build and evolve scalable data platforms and interfaces that integrate heterogeneous system data, simulation outputs, AI model inputs/outputs, and application workflows.
• Design and implement agentic orchestration frameworks to support modeling, prediction, and coordination across complex computing systems.
• Develop synthetic data generation pipelines and supporting infrastructure for training, validation, and evaluation of AI-driven models.
• Implement robust data pipelines, storage systems, and APIs to support high-throughput, low-latency workloads across simulation and real-time environments.
• Collaborate closely with research and engineering teams to translate domain-specific models and system signals into performant, reliable systems.

• BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of experience building and operating production-grade software systems, with strong fundamentals in data engineering and distributed systems.
• Working knowledge of quantum computing concepts and the ability to collaborate effectively with domain experts.
• Hands-on experience with backend and data technologies (e.g., Python, C++, Go, APIs, distributed services, and modern data platforms).
• Strong software engineering practices across testing, CI/CD, observability, and performance optimization.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

• Experience building simulation or modeling platforms in scientific computing, physics, or hardware-software environments.
• Experience developing synthetic data pipelines or supporting AI/ML workflows at scale.
• Familiarity with agentic systems, orchestration frameworks, or AI-driven automation.
• Deeper exposure to quantum computing concepts, including hardware, control systems, or performance modeling.
• Experience with GPU acceleration, CUDA, or high-performance computing for large-scale workloads.

4.24.2 out of 5 stars 2788 San Tomas Expressway, Santa Clara, CA 95051 $184,000 - $356,500 a year - Full-time, Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 4, and 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD for Level 5.