Sr Embedded Software Engineer

Infleqtion is on a mission to commercialize atombased quantum technologies that deliver ordersofmagnitude improvements in sensing and computing applications. As a deeptech startup we embrace a resultsdriven fastpaced and customerfocused approach to innovation. We are seeking selfmotivated energetic individuals with exceptional problemsolving and technical skills to help drive our Quantum Computing mission forward. We encourage applications from engineers with expertise in realtime embedded software applications particularly those with experience in precision highperformance control systems.

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.

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 with or without notice.

• Collaborate with physicists and across electrical software and optomechanical engineering domains to deliver optimal embedded software solutions for quantum applications
• Develop reliable and robust embedded software that leverages high test coverage and CI pipelines to facilitate smooth collaboration with peers and deploy with confidence
• Support hands on tuning and troubleshooting in laboratory and test bench environments
• Build thorough documentation and mathematical models to demonstrate that algorithms approaches and signal processing technique meet critical architecture requirements
• Participate in design code and data reviews

• Bachelors degree in engineering computer science or related field and a minimum of 8 years prior work experience.
• Experience with Rust or experience with compiled languages (C/C) and desire to learn and work in Rust
• Experience with interpreting datasheets and schematics
• Knowledge of Embedded Linux development in user and kernel space
• 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 revision control errorhandling readability documentation general code health etc.
• Desire to constantly improve and learn inside and outside of expertise

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Developing for programmable logic targets (especially Xilinx Zynq MPSOC)
• Comfort with lowlevel development on several processor architectures (ARM Cortex ARM Application RISCV etc.
• Embedded Linux OS distribution builds (nix Yocto or Buildroot)
• Highperformance real time development (bare metal / RTOS)
• Familiarity with common electrical test equipment like oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers
• Familiarity with programmable logic / FPGAs and working with hardware descriptive languages
• Control system architecture and design

The targeted salary range for this role is $131000 to $175000 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.

Contact Information

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Required Experience:

Senior IC