HPE Labs - Principal Research Engineer - HPE Quantum

HPE Labs - Principal Research Engineer - HPE Quantum

This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.

Who We Are:

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work.

We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today's complex world.

Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what's next.

We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here.

We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs.

We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you.

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Job Description:

The HPE Quantum team at HPE Labs is developing new approaches for quantum computing, including integration with high-performance computing (HPC).

As a Principal Software Engineer, you will help advance quantum computing from research toward practical applications.

You will apply your software development expertise to quantum circuit compilation, circuit execution, resource estimation, and circuit simulation.

Working with engineers, researchers, and product managers, you will build efficient, usable, and innovative systems that combine quantum computing and HPC.

The preferred candidate demonstrates strong technical leadership, advanced programming skills, HPC experience, an interest in quantum computing, and the ability to communicate complex concepts to diverse audiences.

Key Responsibilities


* Provide technical leadership for software projects, including mentoring engineers, leading design discussions, and supporting project planning and prioritization.


* Develop and demonstrate software for quantum computing applications and HPC-quantum computing system management, including job management, scheduling, compilation, and workflow frameworks.


* Create software adapters that integrate quantum computing tools, such as compilers and SDKs, with other systems using open standards where practical.


* Evaluate open-source and commercial technologies for potential use in integrated HPC-quantum computing environments.


* Implement and improve software prototypes, mock-up systems, and test beds to support research efforts and demonstrate HPC-quantum computing capabilities.


* Develop functional and unit tests, contribute to automated testing and continuous integration, participate in code reviews, and support overall software quality.


* Prepare internal and external demonstrations, technical documentation, research paper content, and contributions to open specifications and standards supporting quantum computing interoperability.

Requirements


* PhD, MS, BS in Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related field, or equivale...