Principal Software Development Engineer - Quantum Compiler

Company: Microsoft Corporation
Location: Redmond
Posted on: January 9, 2021

Job Description:

Principal Software Development Engineer - Quantum Compiler Save save Principal Software Development Engineer - Quantum Compiler to job cart

• Job number 810320
• Date posted Jul 16, 2020
• Travel 0-25 %
• Employment type Full-Time Be part of the next revolution in computing! In the Quantum Systems team, we are working on building the software stack and tools to support a scalable quantum computing platform. Join us and help building the foundations for a new computing architecture. We are looking for an exceptional software developer to be part of our team focused on building a compiler and runtime for the Q# language. You will be working on providing a first-class developer experience for Q# as well as translating the high-level language constructs into an executable format for current and future quantum hardware. Our team is collaborative, inclusive, creative, passionate, and a community. Responsibilities You will help us design, develop and grow the software that enables execution on Azure Quantum and empowers people around the word to leverage quantum computing. As part of the compiler and runtime team for Microsoft's quantum programming language Q# you will be working on building a sustainable and versatile software framework to support an evolving technology. You will excel in this role if you are capable of quickly acquiring expertise in unfamiliar technical areas and are eager to learn and refine a new set of skills. Join us if you are passionate about building platforms, have a drive for execution, and strive to deliver high quality software. Qualifications Basic Qualifications:
  • 5 or more years of experience developing commercial software Preferred Qualifications:
    • Bachelor's degree in computer science, physics, or a related technical field--
    • Experience with compiler development, LLVM, and/or building debugging tools is beneficial
    • Eagerness to learn new technologies--and ability to succeed in an innovative area
    • Excellent communication and collaboration skills--
    • Detail oriented design, coding, debugging, and problem-solving skills
    • Passion for quality with customer empathy
    • Experience with functional programming, code transformation and optimization, code generation, and type systems Prior experience with quantum computing or quantum physics isn't required. As part of our team you will have ample opportunity to acquire and expand your knowledge in these areas. #Quantum MICROSOFT BACKGROUND CHECK: Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:--Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.-- Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request--via the Accommodation request form . Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work. Save save Principal Software Development Engineer - Quantum Compiler to job cart This site is hosted for Microsoft by Phenom People

Keywords: Microsoft Corporation, Redmond , Principal Software Development Engineer - Quantum Compiler, IT / Software / Systems , Redmond, Washington