Sr Software Engineer
Sr Software Engineer
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Job Description
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Infleqtion is a global quantum technology company solving the worlds most challenging problems. The company harnesses quantum mechanics to build and integrate quantum computers sensors and networks. From fundamental physics to leading edge commercial products Infleqtion enables quantum everywhere through our ecosystem of devices and mission is to commercialise atom-based quantum products that provide orders of magnitude improvements in performance and computing applications.
LOCATION
Infleqtion has offices in the USA United Kingdom and Australia. This is a full-time position in our compute lab on the Harwell Campus Didcot with some time spent at our Kidlington Oxford office. Our flexible working policy enables all full-time employees to work up to 2 days a week from home as work permits.
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 fault-tolerantbackend 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 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 real-time 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
- 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 version 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 and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and Python package creation with C or Rust extensions
Benefits
In addition to your base compensation we offer a generous Total Rewards program which includes:
- Competitive salary
- Unlimited PTO
- Generous company 10% pension contribution regardless of employee contribution
- Cycle to workscheme
- Tax efficient technology schemes
- Incentive Stock Option Plan
- BUPA Private Healthcare Insurance once probationary period is successfully completed
CONTACT INFORMATION
If this opportunity interests you and you fit the job description please submit an application. If you need assistance or an accommodation please feel free to contact us at .
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
