$184,000 – $356,500
Listed on NVIDIA’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.
What this role is
You'll design and optimize high-performance libraries that accelerate quantum circuit simulations on GPUs, working across multiple hardware generations. This role suits experienced software engineers who combine deep C++ and Python expertise with hands-on GPU programming and curiosity about advancing quantum computing applications.
Our summary, not NVIDIA’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- C++ and Python programming and software design
- GPU programming experience with multi-threading and multi-node models
- Hardware-aware optimization expertise
- Scientific software development for quantum simulations
- Advanced degree (PhD or MSc) in Computer Science, Applied Math, Physics, or related field
- 8+ years of experience
Nice to have
- Quantum computing frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq, Pennylane, TNQVM)
- Deep learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch)
- HPC technologies and communication algorithms
- Numerical methods and Hamiltonian integrals expertise
- Quantum simulation techniques
- Agile development in distributed organizations
- Agentic coding tools