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Software Developer for Quantum-Centric Supercomputing

IBM

Location

Yorktown Heights, NY

Type

Full-time

Posted

6/11/2026

Compensation

$131,000 - $226,000 per year

Master's Entry-Level
H-1B FY202697.2% approval+31% YoY
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Job description

The Software Developer for Quantum-Centric Supercomputing at IBM Research will work on building integration software that enables hybrid HPC-Quantum workflows. This role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to develop software that supports the future of computing. The focus will be on designing and implementing components for workflow orchestration and resource management systems. The ideal candidate will contribute to cutting-edge technology while growing professionally in a dynamic environment.

Requirements

  • Master's degree in a relevant field is required.
  • Strong proficiency in Python and experience with modern software engineering practices is required.
  • Strong proficiency in at least one systems programming language such as C, C++, or Rust is required.
  • Collaborative mindset with the ability to bridge various research organizations, clients, and vendors is required.
  • Proven ability to understand user requirements and manage post-release maintenance is required.

Responsibilities

  • 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 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 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.

Benefits

  • IBM offers competitive compensation, healthcare coverage, retirement programs, paid parental leave, tuition assistance, wellness programs, flexible work options, and extensive learning and certification resources.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Ibm Corporation

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

656

FY2026

Approval rate

97.2%

FY2026

LCA certified

391

FY2026

Entry-level share

0.0%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+31%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-85%

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Initial approvals by fiscal year

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