Software Developer - Quantum Architecture

About Xanadu:
Xanadu’s mission is to build quantum computers that are useful and available to people everywhere.

At Xanadu, we are learners, innovators, researchers, collaborators and problem solvers. We are creating something that has never been built before.  What we are doing is extremely hard, the classic moon shot. Few people in their life will be able to be a part of something like this, where if we are successful, the technologies we develop will solve some of the world’s most challenging problems and literally change the world. And that is something to be excited about!

Your role and responsibilities:

As a Software Developer on the Physical Architecture team, you will contribute to software projects that support cutting-edge quantum architecture research. Code performance, ease of use, and ease of development will be improved through your work, accelerating the team in their mission to deliver architectures with as much noise tolerance and as low overheads as possible. Your contributions will shape the future of quantum computing. In particular, you will:

• Design, build, optimize, and maintain new features
• Work closely with Physical Architecture researchers to determine upcoming needs
• Refactor existing code to unlock increased performance and speed of development
• Ensure high code quality by maintaining automated test coverage and extensive documentation, and participating in a dynamic code review process

Basic qualifications and experience:

• BSc in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Math, a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• Proficiency in Python
• Product-minded approach to software development
• Self-driven to deliver high-quality solutions to stakeholders
• Adaptable to rapidly evolving project needs
• Effective communication and collaboration skills
• A desire to learn the fundamentals of a new field in order to tailor software solutions
• Working knowledge of best coding practices including unit testing, documentation, Git/GitHub, and CI/CD tools

Preferred qualifications and experience:

• Experience programming in lower level languages such as C/C++ or Rust
• Some knowledge of quantum computing and/or quantum optics
• Experience with scientific computing Python libraries such as NumPy, JAX, Numba, or Cython
• Some familiarity with quantum computing libraries such as Qiskit, PennyLane, or Cirq
• 1+ years of industry experience in software development

This is for a new position. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and internal benchmarks. The base salary range is 110,000 - 130,000 CAD. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Our values are important. They are fundamental and lay the foundation for culture at Xanadu. Learn more about our values here.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We are committed to building an inclusive, safe, and equitable culture and fostering an environment where our employees feel included, valued, and heard. We are committed to meeting the needs of all individuals and support a barrier-free workplace. Should you require accommodations at any point during the recruitment process please contact Recruiting at [email protected].

Please be advised that we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the screening and assessment of applicants for this position. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.