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Senior Software Engineer (Quantum Computing)

boulder, co • Posted 4 days ago
Onsite Full Time Software Architecture & Engineering

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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