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Software Engineer, CUDA-Q

NVIDIA
Washington, WA Full-time 1/28/2026 $152k - $287.5k per year
Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
Approval 99.2%Total filings 1,781New hires 873
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FY 2025

Job Description

NVIDIA's Quantum Computing team is seeking a software engineer to develop the CUDA-Q platform for hybrid quantum-classical systems. The role involves building extensible toolchains and distributed systems, solving complex problems in compilers and quantum computing, and collaborating with various teams to enhance software infrastructure.

Requirements

  • Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Physics or related engineering field (Ph.D. or Masters preferred), or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of experience
  • Ability working on large-scale software projects, and a proven track record of building performant and robust production software
  • A solid understanding of performance profiling, multi-processor systems, and compiler fundamentals
  • Ability to quickly develop expertise in new domains and products, and eagerness to master new challenges
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills

Responsibilities

  • Contributing to the development of CUDA Quantum by building core infrastructure for inter-device communication and efficient execution across multiple processors
  • Partnering with architects, product managers, and collaborators to create an extensible toolchain integrating quantum architecture specific components
  • Solving difficult problems at the intersection of compilers, HPC and quantum computing to enable ground-breaking research and technology
  • Discussing and refining software designs and implementation strategies with peers
  • Improving processes and infrastructure to accelerate our development

Benefits

  • Employees at NVIDIA are often offered comprehensive, day-one benefits—including medical, dental, and vision coverage with HSA support, life and disability insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, and a 401(k) with auto-enrollment. Many roles also have generous time off and holidays, donation matching (up to $10,000), and a wide menu of extras like FSAs, commuter benefits, legal and identity-theft protection, pet insurance, and wellness discounts. Optional programs can include student-loan and home-purchase support, plus family care resources and expert medical services.