Quantum EDA Software Developer

About the Role

At IBM Research, we are the innovation engine of IBM, exploring what's next in computing and shaping the technologies the world will rely on tomorrow. We anticipate challenges and unlock new opportunities. Working in Research means joining a team that accelerates discovery at the intersection of high-performance computing, AI, quantum, and cloud. You'll collaborate with leading scientists, engineers, and visionaries to push boundaries and turn ideas into reality.

The successful candidate will join the quantum electronic design automation (EDA) effort at IBM Quantum and participate in the development of cutting-edge tools for designing quantum processor and test site modules targeting IBM's proprietary superconducting technology. The role will focus on detailed execution tasks in support of the internal EDA ecosystem used to deliver IBM Quantum's flagship quantum processing units.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintenance of existing tools
• Development of new tools
• User interface design/implementation
• Building user-friendly, robust software tools for making quantum computing hardware
• Verification of tools using software development best practices
• Active support/debug for tool end-users

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Python
• Linux (high familiarity)
• Software engineering
• Git
• Experience with circuit design and/or quantum computing hardware is a bonus, but not required.

Preferred Skills

• Circuit design
• Tcl
• C++
• Rust
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines

Qualifications

• Preferred education is MS in EE or CS

Key Attributes

• Good communication skills
• Initiative
• Strong sense of responsibility