Software Engineer, Compilers

About the position

HRL is a world-leader in silicon quantum dot technologies. At HRL, we are developing a full quantum device and computation stack, including an optimizing compiler for a quantum programming language. As a Principal Software Engineer within the Quantum Programming group, you will be a core contributor to this stack, including both maintenance and significant new feature development. Our compilers are primarily written in Common Lisp, and interface with a lot of software, both as a library and as a stand-alone application. In addition to technical work, you will have leadership responsibilities, helping shape the direction of compiler and programming language development activities at HRL.

Responsibilities

• Core contributor to the quantum device and computation stack.
• Maintenance and significant new feature development of compilers.
• Leadership responsibilities in shaping compiler and programming language development.

Requirements

• Superb understanding of operating system fundamentals, programming language runtimes, and programming language implementation.
• Outstanding programming skills, including full cycle software development with Git.
• Practical knowledge of several different programming language paradigms, including functional and logic programming.
• Demonstrated experience in implementation of a non-trivial programming language.
• Excellent code review and mentorship skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of quantum computing and quantum mechanics.
• Knowledge of Common Lisp (We use Steel Bank Common Lisp).
• Knowledge of Python.
• Familiarity with scientific and numerical computing.

Benefits

• Base salary range of $204,665 - $262,243 + bonus + benefits.