Senior Software Engineer, Quantum Control (Boulder Opal)
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About Us
Founded in 2017, Q-CTRL has grown to become the global leader in quantum. Were using control to solve the hardest problems facing quantum technology, improving hardware performance and accelerating pathways to useful quantum computers and other technologies. As a product-led company, we bring together diverse teams such as product, design, engineering and research to help achieve our mission of making quantum technology useful. Join us to help shape the quantum future.
Company Milestones
- In November 2023, we announced an industry-first partnership with IBM Quantum Services, natively integrating our performance management software with all IBM quantum computers. Building off of this relationship, in September 2024 we started offering two services via IBMs new Qiskit Functions Catalog as an inaugural partner
- Designed and moved our Global HQ offices and lab space into the first purpose-built (and award winning) commercial and research facility for a quantum technology company in Australia
- Continued to deliver real world outcomes across the quantum sectors, with our work with Australian Defence on software?ruggedized quantum sensing for navigation without GPS, as featured in the New York Times
- In October 2024, we announced our record breaking expansion of our Series B funding round to USD $113M, with $59M USD of new capital
- Grew our global presence to include Los Angeles, Berlin, and Oxford - as well as the recently announced office in San Francisco
About The Role
We are seeking a Senior Quantum Engineer to join our Boulder Opal team and help advance Q-CTRLs quantum control software products. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, this role will serve as a critical bridge between Research and Engineering. Youll bring software design and engineering expertise to our world?class quantum researchers, developing scalable solutions at the forefront of the quantum industry.
This is a unique opportunity to work on cutting?edge problems in quantum hardware calibration and automation, and to directly influence the future of quantum computing.
What youll be doing
Partner with researchers : Work closely with quantum physicists and experimentalists, applying strong software design skills across client and back?end development to accelerate their research and free them to focus on innovationBuild reusable features : Implement product capabilities that promote architecture reuse across diverse business casesOwn reliability : Independently troubleshoot and resolve software issues to maintain responsiveness to customer and research needsEngineer at scale : Design, develop, and optimize scalable back?end architectures realized through modular services and APIsCollaborate cross?functionally : Work with product, design, and infrastructure teams to deliver integrated, end?to?end solutionsRaise the bar : Drive improvements in code quality, security, and operational efficiencyLearn and adapt : Demonstrate passion for quantum technology and innovation, with the ability to quickly pick up domain knowledge even if you dont have a physics backgroundIdeally youll have
Advanced degree (PhD or MSc preferred) in Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.Strong understanding of quantum physics and quantum computing principles.Proficiency in programming languages such as Python.Demonstrated ability to collaborate across research and engineering teams.Experience in developing frameworks or tools for quantum?related solutions, ideally, hardware calibration.Proven ability to mentor junior team members and accelerate their contributions.Excellent collaboration and communication skills with the ability to work across cross?functional and agile teams.It would be fantastic (but not essential) if you bring
Experience with quantum hardware control systems.Experience with Python Web Frameworks such as Django, Flask, or FastAPI.Previous experience working in a start?up or scale?up environment.Salary
The base salary for this position is targeted between $135,000 - $213,000 and will ultimately be determined by specific job?related skills, experience, level, location and other contributing factors. Depending on the position offered, this role may be eligible for annual discretionary bonuses, equity and other forms of compensation outside of the targeted range. For more information on benefits at Q-CTRL, please visit our careers page at https : / / q? .
Why Q-CTRL?
Flexibility : We embrace workplace flexibility so you worry more about your impact vs a rigid work schedule.Attractive salary : Youll get to have the start?up impact without the start?up wages.Equity : We want people to have a sense of ownership in what they do and offer the potential for equity share and annual bonuses.Cash bonus : We recognize exceptional performance and impact by offering annual discretionary cash bonuses.Resources : We are well funded by the worlds best technology investors, letting us chase our ambitions with minimal constraints.Parental support : We offer paid parental leave to support you and your loved ones.Diversity : Were an equal opportunity employer and actively support initiatives like the Global Women in Quantum program to help expand the quantum workforce.Unique culture : Youll be surrounded by some of the worlds leading physicists, engineers, product, marketing and design people (to name a few!) with a strong desire to learn and transfer knowledge.Meaningful values : Youll work with an incredibly supportive team who work consistently to deliver our core values to be real, be trusted, be just and to be revered.Personal development : We provide you with a personal development and wellness budget.Make a dent : Last but not least youll have the unique opportunity to help set the direction for this revolutionary technology and truly make an impact that matters!EEO and Legal
Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. To recruitment agencies, we do not accept unsolicited branded profiles and are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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