Infleqtion is on a mission to commercialize atom-based quantum technologies that deliver orders-of-magnitude improvements in sensing and computing applications. We are seeking self-motivated, energetic individuals with exceptional problem-solving and technical skills to help drive our Quantum Computing mission forward.
At Infleqtion we embrace a startup mentality driven by results, urgency, and customer-focused innovation:
- We break down barriers between disciplines, stepping in wherever we can make the biggest impact
- We thrive in uncertainty, embracing challenges as opportunities
- We move quickly to prototype while never losing sight of the critical importance of systems engineering process and attention to detail
- We take bold, calculated risks to drive progress
We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the team building the control system software for Infleqtion's quantum computers. The ideal candidate is an experienced backend engineer with a strong background in creating robust and scalable scientific applications. You will play a crucial role in designing, building, and maintaining backend services and control systems that drive our neutral atom quantum machines.
Job Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and deploy reliable, maintainable, scalable, and fault-tolerant backend services and frameworks that control and calibrate our neutral atom quantum computers
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including scientists, opto-mechanical engineers, and electrical engineers, to solve complex problems and deliver high-quality software solutions
- Empower interdisciplinary teams to create the tools they need by teaching engineering and programming best practices
- Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering their growth and enhancing the team's technical expertise
- Lead 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 services
- Advocate for and implement innovative software development methodologies and tools to improve team efficiency and product quality
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Physics or related field and a minimum of 5 years prior work experience
- Experience with Python and at least one compiled language, with a desire to learn and work in Rust
- Experience with Linux and virtualization technologies like Docker
- 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
- Skilled in typical software engineering disciplines: testing, debugging, revision control, error-handling, readability, documentation, general code health, etc
- Desire to constantly improve and learn inside and outside of expertise
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
- Domain-specific experience in statistics, machine learning, or AMO physics
- Experience with Numpy, Scipy, and Pytorch
- Experience with image analysis, emphasis on realtime object detection
- Experience with databases (relational and non-relational) including but not limited to timeseries data, SQL, and ETL processes
- Experience creating CI/CD pipelines, and Python package creation with C or Rust extensions
Benefits
The targeted salary range for this role is $106,000 to $145,000 on an annualized basis plus eligibility to participate in our annual incentive plan.
In addition to your base compensation, we offer a generous Total Rewards program which includes:
- 100% company paid Employee coverage for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Short/Long Term Disability insurance programs
- Employer funded Health Savings Account
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- 401(k) Matching Programs
- Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
- Flexible Healthcare Savings Account
- Paid FMLA Leave
- Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Employer Assistance Program
- Student Loan Repayment
Equal Opportunity
Here you have freedom to embrace your whole self: who you love, your gender identity and expression, skin color, age, appearance, disability, neurodiversity, DNA, military/veteran status, citizenship, and other factors that make up who you are. Your uniqueness is valued, welcomed, and appreciated here. We are dedicated to providing a positive workplace and base all employment decisions on your qualifications, performance, merits, as well as business needs. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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