Senior Automation Software Engineer, Optical Packaging

PsiQuantumsmission is to build the first useful quantum computersmachines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016 our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit fault-tolerant quantum systems.

Quantum computers harness the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that even the most advanced supercomputers or AI systems will never reach. Their impact will span energy pharmaceuticals finance agriculture transportation materials and other foundational industries.

Our architecture and approachisbased on silicon photonics. Byleveragingthe advanced semiconductor manufacturing industryincluding partners like GlobalFoundrieswe use the same high-volume processes that already produce billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale: photonsdontfeel heat are immune to electromagnetic interference and integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber-optic infrastructure.

In 2024PsiQuantumannounced government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane Australia and Chicago Illinois. These initiatives reflect a growing recognition that quantum computing will be strategically and economically definingand that now is the time to scale.

PsiQuantumalso develops the algorithms and software needed to make these systems commercially valuable. Our application software and industry teams work directly with leading Fortune 500 companiesincluding Lockheed Martin Mercedes-Benz Boehringer Ingelheim and Mitsubishi Chemicalto prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact.

Quantum computing is not an extension of classical computing. Itrepresentsa fundamental shiftand a path to mastering challenges that cannot besolvedany other way. The potential is enormous and we have a clearpathto make it real.

Come join us.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Automation Software Engineer to lead the design development and deployment of automation solutions across our precision this role you will play a pivotal part in enabling automated control of high-precision optical alignment systems including those using nano-positioners to accelerate R&D manufacturing and testing processes.

This is a key technical position within a multidisciplinary team that bridges software engineering optics hardware and robotics.

Responsibilities:

• Architect and implement automation software for real-time control of precision hardware including optomechanical alignment systems and nano-positioning stages.
• Develop algorithms and motion sequences for sub-micron optical alignment calibration and measurement routines.
• Integrate motion control systems (e.g. piezoelectric nano-positioners) with cameras sensors and software platforms to automate complex alignment workflows.
• Design and maintain scalable automation frameworks for functional testing system validation and performance monitoring.
• Collaborate with mechanical optical and systems engineers to define software interfaces for precision hardware.
• Guide junior team members and lead code reviews architecture discussions and technical decision-making.
• Ensure high standards of software quality reliability and repeatability in both lab and production environments

Experience/Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Mechatronics Electrical Engineering or related fields.
• 8 years of experience in automation software engineering with a focus on motion control or hardware integration.
• Strong programming skills in Python C or C# with a focus on real-time systems or hardware interfacing.
• Hands-on experience working with nano-positioning systems (e.g. PI Aerotech Newport) motion controllers or precision actuators.
• Deep understanding of control systems sensor integration and closed-loop feedback.
• Familiarity with laboratory instrumentation optics and high-precision metrology.
• Experience developing and integrating with software tools for data acquisition automation (e.g. LabVIEW MATLAB or custom platforms) and visualization.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with image processing and computer vision.
• Experience with optical alignment techniques (active/passive) beam steering or interferometry.
• Familiarity with image processing libraries (e.g. OpenCV) for vision-guided alignment.
• Knowledge of automation frameworks for system-level testing and validation.
• Experience with high-vacuum or cleanroom-compatible automation systems.
• Strong debugging documentation and cross-disciplinary communication skills.
• Experience with Jira for project and task tracking.
• Experience with Arena PLM.

PsiQuantum provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. PsiQuantum does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) gender identity gender expression national origin ancestry citizenship age physical or mental disability military or veteran status marital status domestic partner status sexual orientation genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable laws.

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