Quantum EDA Software Developer

At IBM Research, we are the innovation engine of IBM. Exploring what's next in computing and shaping the technologies the world will rely on tomorrow. From advancing AI and hybrid cloud to pioneering practical quantum computing, we anticipate challenges and unlock new opportunities for clients, partners, and society. Working in Research means joining a team that accelerates discovery at the intersection of high-performance computing, AI, quantum, and cloud. You'l collaborate with leading scientists, engineers, and visionaries to push boundaries and turn ideas into reality. With a culture built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration, IBM Research offers the opportunity to grow your career while contributing to breakthroughs that transform industries and change the world. The successful candidate will join the quantum electronic design automation (EDA) effort at IBM Quantum and participate in development of the cutting-edge tools being used for designing quantum processor and testsite modules targeting IBM's proprietary superconducting technology. The role will focus on detailed execution tasks in support of the internal EDA ecosystem used to deliver IBM Quantum's flagship quantum processing units. Tasks will include maintenance of existing tools, development of new tools, and user interface design/implementation. Experience with circuit design and/or quantum computing hardware is a bonus, but not required. Because the role includes collaboration between several diverse and dynamic teams of technical and operations personnel, good communication skills, initiative, and a strong sense of responsibility are key. Responsibilities include: - Building user-friendly, robust software tools for making quantum computing hardware - Verification of tools using software development best practices - Active support/debug for tool end-users Required skills: - Python - Linux (high familiarity) - Software engineering - git Preferred skills: - Circuit design - Tcl - C++ - Rust - Experience with CI/CD pipelines Required skills: - Python - Linux (high familiarity) - Software engineering - git Preferred education is MS in EE or CS Preferred skills: - Circuit design - Tcl - C++ - Rust - Experience with CI/CD pipelines United States Infrastructure & Technology Professional Yorktown Heights, US Yorktown Heights (0147) International Business Machines Corporation C++ Electronic Circuit Design Education Git Linux Python Software Engineering Electronic Design Automation Tools Rust Programming Language Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery Pipelines