Advanced Software Engineer - Hybrid Quantum-HPC Orchestration | 904

US Broomfield, COFull-time$132k–$165kPosted Jul 30, 2026

We are seeking an Advanced Software Engineer - Hybrid Quantum-HPC Orchestration in our Broomfield, CO location to design and develop a hybrid workflow orchestrator between Quantinuum quantum processors and classical supercomputing resources in the United States.

Quantinuum is bridging the gap between classical high-performance computing (HPC) and next-generation Quantum Processing Units (QPUs). We are building the foundational software stack that allows researchers and engineers to solve intractable problems by seamlessly integrating quantum acceleration into traditional supercomputing workflows.

Key Responsibilities:

Write high quality, maintainable code in an R&D and rapid prototyping environment
Build and maintain scalable orchestration software to manage hybrid quantum-classical workflows.
Develop robust interfaces between HPC job schedulers (e.g., Slurm) and quantum runtimes, optimizing data movement and job scheduling.
Work with QPU hardware control systems and SDKs to integrate quantum execution into production pipelines.
Ensure high availability, monitoring, and debugging of distributed hybrid systems.

YOU MUST HAVE:

Bachelors Degree minimum
5+ years of professional software development experience
5+ years of experience in Python, Rust and/or C++
Due to Contractual requirements, must be a U.S. Person defined as a U.S. citizen, permanent resident or green card holder, or worker 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.

WE VALUE:

Masters/PhD degree in Computer Science
History of developing compiled python extensions
Understanding of common HPC software such as Slurm or PBS
Experience collaborating with external scientific and technical partners
Ability to solve complex problems and ability to communicate how you did it
Rust development experience with a track-record of contribution to open-source and commercial projects

Quantinuum is the world leader in quantum computing. The company’s quantum systems deliver the highest performance across all industry benchmarks. Quantinuum’s over 650 employees, including 400+ scientists and engineers, across the US, UK, Germany, and Japan, are driving the quantum computing revolution. By uniting best-in-class software with high-fidelity hardware, our integrated full-stack approach is accelerating the path to practical quantum computing and scaling its impact across multiple industries. By joining Quantinuum, you’ll be at the forefront of this transformative revolution, shaping the future of quantum computing, pushing the limits of technology, and making the impossible possible. What’s in it for you? A competitive salary and innovative, game-changing work 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 Quantinuum is an equal opportunity employer. You will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis, there is no application deadline for this position.