Senior Software Developer
IBM · Yorktown Heights, United States · Infrastructure & Technology
About this role
IBM is hiring a senior-level Software Engineer based in Yorktown Heights, United States. The posting calls out experience with Python, Rust, API Development, C.
- Role
- Software Engineer
- Function
- software engineering
- Level
- senior
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Full-time
- Location
- Yorktown Heights, United States
- Department
- Infrastructure & Technology
- Posted
- May 5, 2026
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Job description
from IBM careersIntroduction
Qiskit is IBM Quantum’s flagship open‑source software development kit for quantum computing, enabling the development, compilation, and execution of quantum programs for a broad community of researchers, developers and industry partners. As part of IBM Quantum, the Qiskit SDK team is building the foundations of a high‑performance, open, and platform‑neutral quantum compiler and SDK, with the long‑term vision of becoming the standard library and toolchain for quantum computing. Qiskit emphasizes production‑grade quality and performance, offering a platform with Python and C APIs and a design that accommodates future language bindings.
Your role and responsibilities
We are looking for an experienced Software Developer to join the core Qiskit SDK team. In this role, you will work at the intersection of systems programming, compiler infrastructure, and open‑source development, contributing to software that shapes the future of quantum computing. You will be a core contributor to the Qiskit SDK and its underlying compiler and runtime infrastructure, designing and implementing performance‑critical components, evolving public APIs, and collaborating closely with researchers, product teams and the open‑source community. The role requires a strong sense of software ownership, technical rigor, and open‑source best practices.
Key Responsibilities
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Design, implement, and maintain core Qiskit SDK components and APIs.
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