Quantum Software Developer - FTQC

Job Description

Job Title: Quantum Software Developer - FTQC Software (Intermediate to Senior). Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and optimize quantum compilation and quantum error correction (QEC) infrastructure for scalable quantum workflows
• Transform theoretical advances in fault-tolerant quantum computing into production-ready software features;
• Translate quantum circuits into optimized intermediate and low-level representations that interface with hardware control system APIs
• Collaborate with Core, Compilation, Performance, Architecture, Hardware, and Research teams to develop advanced execution pipelines
• Maintain high standards for software development through documentation, testing, and code quality
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the quantum software ecosystem

Qualifications:

• MSc or PhD in Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related technical field
• Education or professional experience in quantum computing or quantum information
• Experience developing or extending quantum computing or QEC libraries;
• Ability to implement complex quantum error correction schemes in software
• Familiarity with quantum or classical compilation workflows and intermediate representations
• Strong programming experience in Python and C++
• Experience with software engineering best practices, including unit, integration, and system testing, CI/CD pipelines, and code reviews
• Ability to translate complex scientific or mathematical concepts into efficient software implementations
• Ability to learn advanced technical concepts quickly and work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Preferred:

• Research or industry experience focused on Quantum Error Correction (QEC) or Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computing (FTQC)
• Knowledge of open-source QEC frameworks and libraries
• Experience developing or maintaining QEC software packages
• Experience with MLIR or LLVM compilation frameworks;
• Experience working with hardware control systems, FPGA interfaces, or low-level hardware instruction sets
• Experience designing or maintaining large-scale software platforms, APIs, or developer toolkits
• Contributions to open-source scientific libraries or quantum computing frameworks such as PennyLane or Catalyst

Benefits And Compensation:

• Annual salary of CAD $130,000 to $170,000
• Equity opportunities
• Comprehensive employee benefits
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge fault-tolerant quantum computing technology

Other Information:

• Salary is based on location, experience, and internal benchmarks
• Applicants must be authorized to work in Canada or hold a valid work permit
• Workplace accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process;
• AI tools may be used to assist with application screening, while all hiring decisions are made by people
• Xanadu is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and accessible workplace