Architectural Design and Orchestration of Heterogeneous Quantum-Classical Computing Systems

J.A. Bravo-Montes, J.A. Bravo-Montes, Miriam Bastante, Cyril Allouche

2025

Abstract

This study presents a comprehensive multilevel software architecture for integrating quantum and classical computing systems in High-Performance Computing environments. The proposed software architecture implements a hierarchical approach that seamlessly connects quantum circuit development with execution in both emulated and physical quantum processors. The system is structured in distinct layers: a Circuit Generator interface, HPC programming environment with specialized APIs and tools, NISQ calibration layer for managing quantum noise, and an integration layer that orchestrates the hybrid workload distribution. We demonstrate the implementation of this architecture in two leading European supercomputing facilities: the TGCC and the JSC. These implementations showcase the capability of the architecture to manage hybrid quantum-classical work-flows, incorporating both local and remote QPUs while maintaining security and efficiency. The effectiveness of the architecture was validated through implementation of the VQE algorithm, demonstrating its practical application. The results highlight the architecture’s ability to efficiently manage heterogeneous computational resources, provide secure access to quantum hardware, and facilitate the development and execution of hybrid quantum-classical algorithms. This study contributes to the advancement of quantum computing integration in HPC environments, providing a scalable framework for future quantum applications.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Bravo-Montes J., Bastante M. and Allouche C. (2025). Architectural Design and Orchestration of Heterogeneous Quantum-Classical Computing Systems. In Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Quantum Software - Volume 1: IQSOFT; ISBN 978-989-758-761-0, SciTePress, pages 154-161. DOI: 10.5220/0013653600004525

in Bibtex Style

@conference{iqsoft25,
author={J.A. Bravo-Montes and Miriam Bastante and Cyril Allouche},
title={Architectural Design and Orchestration of Heterogeneous Quantum-Classical Computing Systems},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Quantum Software - Volume 1: IQSOFT},
year={2025},
pages={154-161},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0013653600004525},
isbn={978-989-758-761-0},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Quantum Software - Volume 1: IQSOFT
TI - Architectural Design and Orchestration of Heterogeneous Quantum-Classical Computing Systems
SN - 978-989-758-761-0
AU - Bravo-Montes J.
AU - Bastante M.
AU - Allouche C.
PY - 2025
SP - 154
EP - 161
DO - 10.5220/0013653600004525
PB - SciTePress