HPE Labs - Senior Software Engineer – Integrated HPC & Quantum Solutions

HPE Labs - Senior Software Engineer – Integrated HPC & Quantum Solutions    This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.

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The HPE Quantum team at HPE Labs is developing new approaches for quantum computing, including integration with high performance computing (HPC). As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be at the forefront of efforts to bring quantum computing from research to practical reality. You will bring expertise in software development and quantum computing to develop and extend quantum circuit compilation, circuit execution, resource estimation, and circuit simulation capabilities. Working closely with a multidisciplinary team of engineers, researchers, and product managers, you will build usable, efficient, and innovative systems that combine quantum and high-performance computing. The preferred candidate has a strong technical background in both quantum computing and HPC, advanced programming skills, and the ability to communicate complex ideas to diverse audiences.

Develop and demonstrate software that supports quantum computing applications and HPC-QC system management through job management, scheduling, compilation, and workflow frameworks Create software adapters that connect quantum computing software tools (compilers, SDKs) with other tools using open standards where possible, and evaluate open-source and commercial software for inclusion in integrated HPC-QC environments Develop functional and unit tests, support code quality with automated testing and continuous integration, and assist with code reviews Implement and improve software prototypes to support research efforts, extending open source software as needed Create mock-up and test bed systems to demonstrate HPC-QC software capabilities Prepare internal and external demonstrations, create technical documentation, and write portions of research papers relating to software development efforts Contribute to the development of open specifications and standards to support interoperability in quantum computing Requirements: Master's degree in Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or related field, or equivalent work experience 6 or more years of programming experience Advanced programming skills in low-level languages such as C, C++, or Rust, and advanced programming skills in Python Experience contributing to large software projects and creating new software efforts, including library API design Experience creating or extending quantum computing tools (e.g., Qiskit, CUDA-Q, TensorFlow Quantum, Pennylane) Strong understanding of quantum computing, including skills in understanding and optimizing circuits Deep understanding of HPC architecture, GPU/CPU function and applicability, cluster design, job scheduling, workload optimization, and performance tuning and testing Strong mathematical background with excellent skills in areas such as statistics, probability, and linear algebra Knowledge and Skills: Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills with an outcome-focused mindset and bias for action and delivery Focus on quality and customer results, with creative and analytical thinking abilities and a