Software Engineer, Quantum Computing

Position Overview

NVIDIA's Quantum Computing team is seeking an outstanding software engineer to contribute to the development of the CUDA-Q platform, a toolchain for programming hybrid quantum-classical multi-processor systems. This role involves working on cutting-edge technology at the intersection of High-Performance Computing (HPC) and quantum computing. We are looking for a creative and dedicated engineer with expertise in real-time systems, GPU programming, and parallel/distributed programming.

Responsibilities

• Identify and productize AI and algorithmic real-time decoding algorithms in collaboration with NVIDIA's Applied Research team.
• Contribute to the development of CUDA Quantum libraries by building AI training infrastructure for the CUDA-Q Quantum Error Correction (QEC) library.
• Develop real-time hardware and software interfaces for heterogenous quantum/classical computing enabled by CUDA Quantum.
• Solve complex problems at the intersection of HPC and quantum computing to enable groundbreaking research and technology.
• Improve processes and infrastructure to accelerate development.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Physics, or a related engineering field. Ph.D. or Master's degree preferred.
• Experience: 5+ years of relevant work experience.
• Technical Skills:
  • Required: C/C++ proficiency.
  • Proficiency in algorithm analysis and implementation on heterogeneous systems, including CPUs, GPUs, and FPGAs.
  • Experience building performant and robust production software on large-scale hardware and software projects.
• Other Skills:
  • Ability to quickly develop expertise in new domains and products.
  • Eagerness to master new challenges.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Ways to Stand Out

• Experience with quantum computing hardware and control systems.
• Domain knowledge of Quantum Error Correction and/or prior experience implementing decoding algorithms.
• Demonstrated history of software optimizations of real-time systems with a focus on improving extensibility.

Company Information

NVIDIA is a leader in high technology, renowned for its revolutionary parallel computing inventions and GPUs used in major HPC projects globally. We foster an environment where employees can achieve their best work, attracting creative, autonomous, and highly motivated individuals.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $148,000 - $287,500 USD (based on location, experience, and internal equity).
• Additional Compensation: Eligible for equity and benefits.

Application Instructions

NVIDIA accepts applications on an ongoing basis.

Equal Opportunity

NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.