Quantum Software Engineer

Quantum Software Engineer

Position Summary

This Quantum Software Engineer role will join the Compiler Team within Infleqtion's Quantum Software organization. This role will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining quantum compilation software alongside considerable involvement in co-design efforts that span the full quantum stack, including applications, algorithms, hardware and control. This role combines hands-on coding, code review, and system design with R&D. Ideal candidates have a strong software development background and familiarity with quantum computation.

This role is open to both entry-level and senior-level candidates.

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.

• Conduct R&D toward cutting-edge advances in quantum technology with a focus on quantum compilation
• Deploy software optimizations to our cloud platform Superstaq using industry-grade software engineering procedures including documentation, linting, testing, and type-checking
• Interface with customers of Superstaq to understand their needs and support them in a timely fashion
• Contribute to development of government and commercial proposals and execution on global programs
• Collaborate with experimental physicists and software engineers to bridge the gap between theoretical concepts and practical implementation
• Engage with the broader scientific community by publishing research findings in scientific journals and presenting at conferences
• Stay up to date with the latest developments in quantum computer architecture, quantum compilation and related fields
• Provide guidance and support to other team members, fostering a collaborative research environment