Advanced Software Engineer - 815
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, build, and maintain software systems that automate key quantum lab processes and orchestrate interactions between lab instruments, control systems, and data pipelines.
- Collaborate closely with physicists and hardware engineers to understand lab workflows and deliver tailored software tools.
- Develop and maintain internal tools and dashboards to visualize equipment status, monitor system health, log experimental runs, and track lab activity in real time.
- Enhance system observability to support rapid debugging of issues and minimize operational downtime, including clear and actionable error reporting for end users.
- Write clear, maintainable, and testable code in a fast-paced R&D environment.
- Deploy and support lab software throughout its lifecycle, including updates, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- Diagnose and resolve various software issues across the software stack, bringing in appropriate support from the broader software team as needed.
- Contribute to improving CI/CD workflows, supporting automated testing and build processes.
- Help define and evolve software development best practices, including version control standards, code review processes, and issue tracking conventions.
- Occasional travel up to 10% may be expected.
YOU MUST HAVE:
- Bachelor's degree minimum
- Minimum 4+ years of graduate and/or industry experience developing software in a laboratory or research environment.
- Minimum 2+ years of experience with Python, C++, or similar object-oriented programming language.
- Minimum 1+ years of experience developing software that communicates with physical hardware via device interfaces, control protocols, and/or instrumentation libraries.
- Due to Contractual requirements, must be a U.S. Person defined as, U.S. citizen permanent resident or green card holder, workers granted asylum or refugee status.
- Due to national security requirements imposed by the U.S. Government, candidates for this position must not be a People's Republic of China national or Russian national unless the candidate is also a U.S. citizen.
WE VALUE:
- Masters/PhD degree in Computer Science or field related to Quantum Computing preferred
- Familiarity with experiment automation frameworks or lab control systems.
- Experience with hardware-in-the-loop testing and/or real-time systems.
- Proficiency with Docker and experience managing containerized environments.
- Comfort working in Linux and Windows development environments.
- Knowledge of instrumentation APIs, messaging systems, or device protocols (e.g., serial, GPIB, TCP/IP).
- Experience working with or automating laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, waveform generators, motorized stages, and data acquisition systems.
Compensation & Benefits:
The pay range for this role is $132,000 – $152,000 annually. Actual compensation within this range may vary based on the candidate’s skills, educational background, professional experience, and unique qualifications for the role.
Quantinuum is a leading quantum computing company delivering a full stack platform designed to make quantum computing deployable in real-world environments. With active engagements spanning pharmaceuticals, material science, financial services, government, industrial sectors, and leading academic and research institutions worldwide, we are helping organizations unlock the transformative potential of quantum computing.
Our global team of more than 800 employees includes many of the world's leading scientists, engineers, and researchers, with more than 70% of our technology team holding advanced degrees at the Master's or PhD level. Headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, Quantinuum operates across the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, and Singapore.
By joining Quantinuum, you’ll help shape the future of quantum computing, pushing the limits of technology, and making the impossible possible.
What’s in it for you?
We believe our people are our greatest strength and offer a comprehensive rewards package that supports your professional growth, well-being, and long-term success.
- Competitive compensation and the opportunity to work on groundbreaking technology
- Flexible work arrangements that support work-life balance
- Employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match and student loan repayment benefit
- Equity opportunities
- Generous paid time off, sick leave, and 12 paid holidays annually
- Paid parental leave
- Employee discount programs
Equal Opportunity Employer
Quantinuum is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where all employees and applicants are treated with respect and provided equal opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, ancestry, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to all. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know use the Lets talk contact form.
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis, there is no application deadline for this position.
