Introduction
Required skills - Strong proficiency in Python and experience with modern software engineering practices
- Strong proficiency in at least one systems programming language (e.g., C, C++, Rust)
- Collaborative mindset, able to serve as a bridge between various research organizations, clients, and vendors
- Proven ability to understand user requirements, implement and release software accordingly, and manage post-release maintenance including feature enhancements and bug fixes
- Strong communication skills and ability to work across different teams, internal and externally
Your role and responsibilities
We are seeking a software developer to build integration software enabling
hybrid HPC-Quantum workflows, resource management systems, and interfaces that orchestrate workloads across classical and quantum compute backends. In this role you will:
Design, develop, and implement components of workflow orchestration software and libraries for hybrid HPC-Quantum systems.
Develop and maintain
resource management,
scheduling, and
workload coordination APIs across distributed systems.
Define, implement, and evolve robust interfaces between HPC job schedulers (e.g., Slurm, LSF) and quantum runtimes.
- Develop tools in Python, Rust, and C to support interoperability, data movement, workflow resilience, and runtime monitoring.
- Collaborate with system architects, HPC engineers, and quantum software teams, as well as external researchers, to align workflows with system capabilities and performance goals.
- Participate in open-source development workflows including documentation, testing, design reviews, and release processes.
- Contribute to internal engineering practices such as CI/CD, performance instrumentation, and interface design.
Required education
Master's Degree
Preferred education
Doctorate Degree
Required technical and professional expertise
* Strong proficiency in Python and experience with modern software engineering practices
* Strong proficiency in at least one systems programming language (e.g., C, C++, Rust)
* Collaborative mindset, able to serve as a bridge between various research organizations, clients, and vendors
* Proven ability to understand user requirements, implement and release software accordingly, and manage post-release maintenance including feature enhancements and bug fixes
* Strong communication skills and ability to work across different teams, internal and externally
Preferred technical and professional experience
Preferred skills - Hands-on experience with HPC software (e.g., OpenMP, MPI, GPU) and resource managers (e.g., Slurm, PBS, Grid Engine)
- Solid understanding of quantum circuits, gates, and compilation concepts in quantum computing
- Experience with quantum computing frontends and related ecosystems (e.g., Qiskit, OpenQASM, CUDA-Q)
- Expertise with Linux systems, including performance analysis, resource management, inter-process communication, and development/debugging workflows
OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILSIBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to:
- Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being
- Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs
- Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law
- Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals
- Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences
We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.
This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role.
IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.
The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.
