Hybrid Research Software Engineer

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About the role

  • Research Software Engineer developing and maintaining software for quantum control systems at Infleqtion. Collaborating with physicists and engineers to implement high-performance quantum technologies.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and deploy reliable, maintainable, scalable, and fault-tolerant backend services and frameworks that control and calibrate our quantum hardware.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including scientists, opto-mechanical engineers, and electrical engineers, to solve complex problems and deliver high-quality software solutions.
  • Participate in code and design reviews, upholding engineering best practices and promoting a culture of quality and collaboration.
  • Support and debug all layers of the control stack from real-time embedded kernels to distributed and cloud-based services.
  • Advocate for and implement innovative software development methodologies and tools to improve team efficiency and product quality.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics or related field
  • Master’s degree in Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics or related field or 2 years of work experience in a scientific domain
  • Experience with modern Python development.
  • Experience in other languages, such as Rust or C++ would be advantageous but not essential.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills, able to effectively share information with technical and non-technical staff
  • Good collaboration skills, able to work in a team environment where engagement and participation are an expected part of successful job performance
  • Desire to constantly improve and learn inside and outside of expertise
  • **Desirable Skills or Knowledge**
  • Domain-specific experience in statistics, machine learning, or AMO physics
  • Experience with Linux and virtualization technologies like Docker or Kubernetes
  • Experience with Numpy, Scipy, and Pytorch
  • Experience with image analysis, emphasis on real-time object detection
  • Experience with databases (relational and non-relational) including but not limited to timeseries data, SQL, and ETL processes
  • Experience creating and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, and Python package creation with C or Rust extensions
  • Experience developing basic GUIs and/or web front-end applications

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Incentive Stock Option Plan
  • Generous company pension contribution
  • Unlimited PTO
  • BUPA healthcare after probation period
  • Cycle to work and Technology scheme

Job title

Research Software Engineer

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Experience level

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Salary

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Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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