Senior Quantum Systems Engineer - Quantum Computing

NVIDIA is hiring a Senior Quantum Systems Engineer - Quantum Computing. It pays $152k-$242k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on NVIDIA.

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On Level's scale, this role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
The posting allows some remote work.
Level classifies it as a senior role.
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AI in this role

Quantum computing is a strategic priority for NVIDIA, and our goal is to help accelerate the entire ecosystem. In this role, you’ll join a rapidly growing Quantum Computing team and work with internal and external teams to define system requirements to enable fault-tolerant quantum computing.

Do you love engineering complex systems for controlling a quantum computer and working at the speed of light with collaborative people and teams all around the world? If yes, we would love to hear from you!

What you'll be doing:

Collaborate with internal product, research, and engineering teams and external partners to define system requirements to enable fault-tolerant quantum computing
Develop novel approaches to real-time quantum error correction and calibration supported by rigorous systems analysis for a variety of qubit modalities
Distill product requirements to technical requirements across hardware, software, and firmware
Develop test cases supporting technical requirements and review test implementations for correctness and completeness
Adopt a culture of collaboration, rapid innovation, technical depth, and creative problem solving

What we need to see:

Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or related engineering field or equivalent experience. Higher degrees also welcome.
5+ overall years of post-bachelor’s experience including responsibility for engineering across multiple parts of a complex hardware and software system
Deep hands-on experience working with real qubits and quantum control systems software
Passion to drive technology innovations into NVIDIA software and hardware products to support Quantum Computing

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

Experience with design of quantum control systems and techniques, including communication and networking
Experience with development of real-time systems and embedded software
Knowledge of methods of benchmarking quantum computers
Adoption of AI and ML techniques
Experience with CUDA and NVIDIA GPUs

#LI-Hybrid

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and other objective job-related factors. The expected base salary ranges for this position are:
152,000 USD – 241,500 USD for Level 3; and 184,000 USD – 287,500 USD for Level 4.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until November 3, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.

How we rate this

Senior Quantum Systems Engineer - Quantum Computing at NVIDIA rates 12 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

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