About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This role sits on the Compiler Team within the Confidential Client’s Quantum Software organization. You will design, build, and maintain quantum compilation software and help drive co-design across applications, algorithms, hardware, and control. Day-to-day work combines hands-on coding, code review, system design, and R&D.

• Conduct R&D focused on quantum compilation and compiler optimizations
• Implement and deploy software optimizations to the Superstaq cloud platform using industry-standard engineering practices (linting, testing, type-checking, documentation)
• Collaborate with experimental physicists, algorithm teams, and software engineers to turn theoretical ideas into practical implementations
• Support customers using the platform and respond to technical requests in a timely, professional manner
• Contribute to technical proposals, program execution, and cross-functional program goals
• Publish and present research at conferences and in journals as appropriate
• Mentor and collaborate with teammates to build a high-performing, research-oriented engineering culture

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, physics, or a closely related field
• Strong software development skills; fluency in Python preferred (C/C++ or Julia experience acceptable with ability to upskill quickly)
• Experience using and ideally modifying open-source quantum frameworks such as Cirq or Qiskit
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills; able to communicate across technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Comfortable working in a collaborative, cross-functional, matrixed environment
• Demonstrated ability to learn complex topics quickly and solve technical problems resourcefully
• Ability to be in the office any three days per week (hybrid schedule)
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 10%

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Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in quantum computation, physics, computer science, or a related field
• Knowledge of quantum computing topics: error correction/fault tolerance, native gate decomposition, qubit mapping/routing, variational algorithms
• Experience with advanced open-source tools (for example, Stim) and modifying quantum frameworks
• Familiarity with professional software engineering best practices: test coverage, integration tests, type checking, CI/CD, and version control
• Backend development experience (FastAPI, PostgreSQL/SQLAlchemy) and cloud platforms (GCP, AWS)
• Experience with GitHub workflows, security best practices (access control, encryption at rest, key rotation, logging)
• Exposure to front-end or GUI development (HTML/CSS, React, PyQt) is a plus

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $145,000 to $170,000 per year
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability
• Employer-funded Health Savings Account
• Unlimited PTO
• 401(k) match
• Company-paid Life and AD&D insurance
• Flexible Savings Account
• Paid FMLA, maternity/paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Equity package

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Location & Work Model

• Job location: Chicago, IL — hybrid (onsite at least three days per week)
• Domestic and potential international travel up to 10%
• Note: position may require access to technology controlled by U.S. export laws; any offer may be conditioned on authorization to receive controlled software/technology.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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