Software Engineer, Quantum Programming

Based in Southern California with locations in Malibu, Calabasas, Westlake Village and Camarillo; HRL has been on the leading edge of technology, conducting pioneering research and advancing the state of the art.

HRL is a world-leader in silicon quantum dot technologies. At HRL, we engage in the development of a full quantum device and computation stack, including an optimizing compiler for a quantum programming language.

Essential Duties:

As a Compiler Engineer within the Quantum Programming group, you will be a core contributor to this stack, including both maintenance and significant new feature development. The compiler is primarily written in Common Lisp, and interfaces with a lot of software, both as a library and as a stand-alone application. In this role, you will work on both quantum compilers as well as open-source Lisp compilers, especially in the area of the optimization and deployment of Lisp programs.

Required Skills:

• Outstanding programming skills, including full cycle software development with Git.


• Superb understanding of operating system fundamentals, the C ABI, programming language runtimes, and programming language implementation.


• Excellent skills in profiling and debugging.


• Familiarity with static and strong functional typing disciplines.


• Experience doing academic research in computer science or mathematics is a plus.


• Demonstrated skills working on an industrial-strength compiler is a plus.


• Knowledge of Common Lisp (We use Steel Bank Common Lisp) is a plus.


• Knowledge of the fundamentals of quantum computing (not necessary, but a bonus).


• Familiarity with scientific and numerical computing is a plus.

Required Education:

Bachelors in mathematics or computer science, or equivalent knowledge gained through industry experience.

Physical Requirements:

Good written and verbal communication; punctual; strongly self-motivated.

Special Requirements:

U.S. Citizen. Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Compensation:

The base salary range for this full-time position is $120,715 - $150,895 + bonus + benefits.

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the target for new hire salaries for the position. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specifics during the hiring process.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At HRL, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

HRL Laboratories is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training or promoting, on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, medical condition, age, U.S. military or protected veteran status, union membership, or political affiliation. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.