Senior Software Engineer (Quantum Computing)

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 Senior Software Engineer to join the team building the control system software for Infleqtion's 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-tolerant backend 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 the team's technical expertise.
• Lead code and design reviews, upholding engineering best practices and promoting 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 methodologies and tools to improve team efficiency and product quality.