The Senior Software Developer for Quantum-Centric Supercomputing will focus on building integration software that enables hybrid high-performance computing and quantum workflows. This role requires collaboration with various research organizations, clients, and vendors to align workflows with system capabilities. The developer will work on resource management systems and interfaces that orchestrate workloads across classical and quantum compute backends. The position is part of IBM Research, which is dedicated to pioneering new technologies in computing.

• Strong proficiency in Python and experience with modern software engineering practices.
• Strong proficiency in at least one systems programming language such as C, C++, or Rust.
• A collaborative mindset, able to serve as a bridge between various research organizations, clients, and vendors.
• Proven ability to understand user requirements and manage post-release maintenance including feature enhancements and bug fixes.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work across different teams, both internally and externally.

• 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.

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