HPE Labs - Principal Research Engineer - HPE Quantum
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Milpitas, CA · Posted November 4, 2026
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November 2026
- #12Best cities for mid-career professionals in the West Coast60% · of 71
- #17Best cities for manufacturing and industrial pay after cost of living$132k · of 35
- #19Best cities for pay after cost of living in California$149k · of 32
- #20Best all-round cities for mid-career professionals in the West Coast46 / 100 · of 39
- #20Best all-round cities for AI careers in the West Coast44 / 100 · of 39
- #21Cities with the most jobs that need no experience in the West Coast0.8% · of 66
Rankings about engineering jobs
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- Best cities for engineering pay after cost of living #1 San Mateo ($216k)
- Most requested AI skills in engineering jobs #1 AI tools in daily work (6.1%)
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AI use among mechanical engineers is little observed so far. Measured exposure for mechanical engineers: 8% (little observed).
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About the job
We are looking for a Principal Research Engineer to lead the development of quantum computing software at HPE Labs. Drive technical leadership in quantum circuit compilation and integration with HPC, collaborating with engineers and researchers. Ideal for candidates with advanced programming skills and significant experience in quantum computing and software development.