Senior Quantum Engineer - HPC Systems

Details

We are looking for an HPC Engineer specialized in Quantum Computing for Hybrid Quantum and HPC Systems. This role will help build and manage the new Accelerated Quantum Center located in the Boston area (NVIDIA Accelerated Quantum Center). The role focuses on integrating quantum systems with HPC infrastructure and application workflows to maintain and improve performance and innovation in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Take charge of the technical integration of quantum hardware (neutral atom, trapped ion, superconducting) with HPC systems via APIs, middleware, and orchestration layers like CUDA-Q.
• Formulate and refine hybrid workflows to enable seamless task distribution between GPU clusters and quantum devices.
• Partner closely with quantum hardware suppliers to set up connectivity, control interfaces, and co-design specifications to improve performance, decrease latency, and enable data exchange.
• Partner with internal scientists and engineers to install & optimize applications, deploy hybrid workloads, and evaluate system performance.
• Work with control systems engineers to ensure environmental, timing, and data interfaces meet quantum hardware requirements.
• Prototype and benchmark hybrid applications in materials science, chemistry, optimization, and machine learning to showcase platform capabilities.
• Contribute to roadmap planning for adding new quantum modalities (superconducting, photonic) and integrating emerging SDKs.
• Represent NVIDIA at technical conferences, workshops, and industry forums, showcasing advancements.
• Develop comprehensive user documentation and integration guides for internal use and cross-team collaboration.
• Drive continuous improvement across software stacks, orchestration layers, and data pipelines connecting quantum and HPC domains.

Requirements

• 12+ years of experience in HPC system administration, Linux, Slurm, application support, and data management.
• Experience with quantum programming frameworks such as CUDA-Q, Qiskit, PennyLane, Cirq, Braket, and related SDKs.
• Proficiency in Python, C++ or Rust for API integration and workflow automation.
• Strong understanding of HPC systems, Slurm orchestration, and GPU-accelerated computing environments.
• Understanding of quantum hardware systems including neutral-atom, trapped-ion, superconducting, or photonic technologies.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree (or equivalent experience) in Physics, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or Computer Science (PhD preferred).
• Outstanding communication and collaborator management skills, with the ability to engage both experimental scientists and systems engineers.

Ways to Stand Out

• Demonstrated track record collaborating with quantum hardware providers.
• Deep understanding of quantum-classical orchestration frameworks and low-latency data transfer architectures.
• Familiarity with cloud-based quantum services and HPC integration standards.
• Contributions to open-source quantum frameworks or involvement in academic collaborations.
• Success in bridging experimental physics and HPC engineering teams.
• Experience representing an organization in technical standards bodies or research consortia.

Location & Office Policy

• Based in the Boston area; role references NVIDIA Accelerated Quantum Center and lists location as Westford, MA, United States.
• Office policy indicated as hybrid (#LI-Hybrid).

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary ranges (determined by location, experience, and pay of similar positions):
  • Level 5: 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD
  • Level 6: 272,000 USD - 425,500 USD
• Eligible for equity and benefits (see NVIDIA benefits information).

Additional Information

• Applications accepted at least until November 4, 2025.
• Employer: NVIDIA. Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.