DescriptionInfleqtion is on a mission to commercialize atombased quantum technologies that deliver ordersofmagnitude improvements in sensing and computing applications. We are seeking selfmotivated energetic individuals with exceptional problemsolving and technical skills to help drive our Quantum Computing mission forward.
At Infleqtion we embrace a startup mentality driven by results urgency and customerfocused 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 Infleqtions 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
The duties and responsibilities outlined below include essential functions of the role. Depending on business needs this role may perform a combination of some or all of the following duties. Duties responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time.
- Design develop and deploy reliable maintainable scalable and faulttolerantbackend services and frameworks that control and calibrate our neutral atom quantum computers.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including scientists optomechanical engineers and electrical engineers to solve complex problems and deliver highquality 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 theteams technical expertise.
- Lead code and design reviews upholding engineering best practices andpromoting a culture of quality and collaboration.
- Support and debug all layers of the control stack from realtime embedded kernels to distributed services.
- Advocate for and implement innovative software development methodologiesand tools to improve team efficiency and product quality.
Requirements - Bachelors 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
- Exposure/knowledge of scientific software development
- Experience with Linux and virtualization technologies like Docker
- Good verbal and written communication skills able to effectively share information with technical and nontechnical 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 errorhandling readability documentation general code health etc.
- Desire to constantly improve and learn inside and outside of expertise
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
- Domainspecific 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 nonrelational) 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
BenefitsThe targeted salary range for this role is $106000 to $141000 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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC