Senior Quantum Systems Engineer - Quantum Computing
Company websitenvidia.com (NVIDIA, opens in new tab)
Base salary $152,000 to $287,500
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in California +2 more
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- LocationCalifornia +2 more
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (27 min ago) · observed since
All places named
- California
- Redmond, WA
- Santa Clara, CA
About this job
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
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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.Source: NVIDIA on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)
This listingSenior Quantum Systems Engineer - Quantum Computing$152,000 to $287,500
Senior Networking Architect$152,000 to $287,500
Solutions Architect, AI and ML$152,000 to $287,500
Infrastructure Solutions Architect - OEM$152,000 to $287,500
Senior Software Engineer, CUTLASS Performance$152,000 to $287,500
Senior Software Engineer - Distributed Systems Engineer, EDA Infrastructure$152,000 to $287,500
Senior Graphics Driver Engineer$152,000 to $241,500
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Senior Quantum Systems Engineer - Quantum Computing (this listing) | $152,000 - $287,500 |
| Senior Networking Architect | $152,000 - $287,500 |
| Solutions Architect, AI and ML | $152,000 - $287,500 |
| Infrastructure Solutions Architect - OEM | $152,000 - $287,500 |
| Senior Software Engineer, CUTLASS Performance | $152,000 - $287,500 |
| Senior Software Engineer - Distributed Systems Engineer, EDA Infrastructure | $152,000 - $287,500 |
| Senior Graphics Driver Engineer | $152,000 - $241,500 |
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- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
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- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-10-30
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Location as the employer wrote it: US, CA, Remote • US, WA, Redmond • US, CA, Santa Clara (Levels 3-4 combined)
152,000 USD – 241,500 USD for Level 3; and 184,000 USD – 287,500 USD for Level 4.
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