Quantum Compiler Engineer

Quantinuum

Quantum Compiler Engineer developing languages and strategies for quantum computing. Working on compiler optimization and collaborating with a diverse team in a fast-moving R&D environment.

Posted 5/9/2026full-timeBroomfield • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $136,000 - $173,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Rust

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contribute to the development of compiler front-end (quantum languages), back-end (machine-specific targeting), and optimization (quantum circuit optimization and classical optimization) passes operating on both classical and quantum operations
Benchmark, profile, and optimize the execution of our compiler and the quality and performance of quantum programs it generates
Collaborate on the design and implementation of a compiler targeting a real-time, distributed, execution environment
Work with a diverse team including physicists and other engineering disciplines to solve complex problems
Write high quality, maintainable code in an R&D and rapid prototyping environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors Degree minimum
Minimum 2+ years of industry or post-graduate experience in an engineering, lab, or R&D environment
Minimum 3+ years of programming experience with Rust, C++, or similar language
Coursework in compiler fundamentals and a strong understanding of compiler design
Due to Contractual requirements, must be a U.S. Person defined as, U.S. citizen permanent resident or green card holder, workers 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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

RustC++compiler designquantum circuit optimizationclassical optimizationbenchmarkingprofilingcode maintainabilityrapid prototypingreal-time execution

Soft Skills

collaborationproblem-solvingcommunicationteamworkinterdisciplinary cooperation

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree