Software Technical Lead

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 Software Technical Lead to join the team building the control system software for Infleqtions quantum computers as both an individual contributor and manager for a handful of other engineers on the team. The ideal candidate is an experienced backend engineer with a strong background in creating robust and scalable scientific applications who also has an interest in people management to help their team-mates achieve their potential. You will play a crucial leadership role in designing building and maintaining backend services and control systems that drive our neutral atom quantum processors.

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 fault-tolerantbackend services and frameworks that control and calibrate our neutral atom quantum computers.
• Mentor and guide software engineers as direct reports fostering their growth and enhancing theteams technical expertise.
• Lead code and design reviews upholding engineering best practices andpromoting a culture of quality and collaboration.
• 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.
• Support and debug all layers of the control stack from real-time embedded kernels to distributed services.
• Advocate for and implement innovative software development methodologiesand tools to improve team efficiency and product quality.

• 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
• Desire to manage a handful of software engineers and software engineering projects
• Comfortable working with hardware and embedded engineers to design and build high performance real-time control systems
• 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.; familiar with industry standard Dev Ops workflows
• Desire to constantly improve and learn inside and outside of expertise

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Experience managing software engineers and software engineering projects
• Experience with Numpy Scipy Pytorch and QPU-acceleration libraries
• 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

Location:

Boulder CO; Chicago IL; or Madison WI

This position may require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws and regulations including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Please note that any offer for employment may be conditioned on authorization to receive software or technology controlled under these U.S. export control laws and regulations without sponsorship for an export license.

The targeted salary range for this role is $155000 to $185000 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
• Relocation assistance
• 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.