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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # (Senior) Quantum Software Engineer - **Company:** NVIDIA Ltd. - **Location:** Santa Clara, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $152,000.0 - $241,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Nvidia CUDA, Computer Programming, Software Debugging, Python (Programming Language), Performance Tuning, Quantum Computing, Parallel Computation, Information Technology - **Published:** May 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerboard.com/us/en/find-jobs-in-United-States/-DDCF9997F482DE58EC/ ## About the Role * Ph.D. in Quantum Computing, Physics, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience). * 3+ years of experience. * Strong proficiency with C+ and/or Python, with experience in GPU-accelerated and parallel programming models. * Solid background in numerical linear algebra (SVD, QR, low-rank approximations, truncation strategies) and their use in tensor-network algorithms. * Shown experience working on quantum simulation techniques, in particular any of Tensor Networks, MPS, PEPS, Tree Tensor Networks, State-Vector, Stabilizer formalism. Demonstrated ownership of large-scale projects. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams. Ways To Stand Out From The Crowd * Proficiency and experience with quantum algorithms, hybrid quantum-classical workflows and quantum programming frameworks such as CUDA-Q, Qiskit, PennyLane, Cirq, QTip, Stim, or Braket. * Solid foundations and practical involvement in Quantum Error Correction, Noise-aware and Error-mitigated simulation, Quantum numerical methods. * Experience in analyzing, benchmarking, and optimizing software across CPU and GPU architectures, demonstrating skills in performance profiling and scalability analysis. ## Description We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer with strong expertise in C+ and Python to design, develop, and optimize GPU-accelerated software for quantum computing. In this role, you will build and scale high-performance distributed libraries that implement tensor-network based algorithms at the core of large-scale quantum simulation and quantum-HPC workflows. You will play a key role in evolving NVIDIA's quantum-HPC platforms, pushing the boundaries of performance and scalability, and driving widespread adoption of NVIDIA's accelerated quantum computing solutions. What You'll Be Doing * Build, develop, and maintain HPC-quantum libraries and APIs in C+ and Python, with a strong focus on tensor-network based algorithms and representations. * Translate innovative quantum research concepts into production-ready, industry-grade software that integrates seamlessly into NVIDIA's quantum-HPC ecosystem. * Take ownership of new functionality from concept to productization, including design, implementation, testing, debugging, performance tuning and documentation. * Drive opportunities to improve library quality, performance, scalability and maintainability through thoughtful re-architecture and modern software engineering practices. * Collaborate closely with product management, architects, and internal and external partners to understand user workflows, define requirements, and contribute to technical roadmaps. ## Related Videos - [Coffee with Developers - Stephen Jones - NVIDIA](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1303-coffee-with-developers-stephen-jones-nvidia) - [Quantum Computing - How Does It Work, How Will it Affect Us and When?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100293-quantum-computing-how-does-it-work-how-will-it-affect-us-and-when) - [Quantum DevOps - Quantum Application Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1441-quantum-devops-quantum-application-development) - [Using AI Without Losing Your Skills](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2045-using-ai-without-losing-your-skills) - [Quantum computing for developers: Solving optimization problems with Qiskit](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/777-quantum-computing-for-developers-solving-optimization-problems-with-qiskit) - [Quantum Computing - The tiny and the big challenges](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/934-quantum-computing-the-tiny-and-the-big-challenges) ## Related Articles - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [The Fastest-Growing Tech Sectors to Look Out for in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/373-the-fastest-growing-tech-sectors-to-look-out-for-in-2025) - [What’s the latest in NVIDIA CUDA Python](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/568-what-s-the-latest-in-nvidia-cuda-python) - [How to Write a CV and Interview if You Don't Fully Qualify For The Job](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/183-how-to-write-a-cv-and-interview-if-you-don-t-fully-qualify-for-the-job) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [Top 6 Hackathons for Developers in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/263-top-6-hackathons-for-developers-in-2023)