Q-CTRL · 3 weeks ago
Senior Software Engineer, Quantum Control (Fire Opal)
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$150K/yr - $200K/yr
4+ years expQ-CTRL is the global leader in AI-powered quantum control infrastructure software, and they are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to develop software solutions for quantum technologies. The role involves collaborating with various teams to integrate and enhance quantum control products, while also mentoring junior developers.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)GPSInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNavigationQuantum ComputingSoftwareSoftware Engineering
Responsibilities
Development work in the application code base for Q-CTRL’s error suppression products
Assist in integrating Fire Opal with external customer’s systems
Implementing novel control and error mitigation techniques developed in collaboration with research scientists for improving quantum circuit performance
Mentoring other developers and autonomously addressing high priority work
Review and address code and comments submitted by the team via pull requests
Build robust tooling for monitoring, benchmarking, and experimentation
Collaborating cross-functionally with members of Q-CTRL’s technical staff
Other duties within the Employee's skills and experience, or with reasonable training
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, physics, or related STEM field
4+ years of experience as an individual contributor in a professional software role, or equivalent experience
4+ years of programming experience with Python, Rust, C++, or other general-purpose languages
A background in quantum computing, software design, high performance computing, or the related
Preferred
A Ph.D. in computer science, experimental physics, mathematics, or a related area
Experience in experimental physics or the design and integration of superconducting quantum devices
Experience in designing and implementing software to abstract and standardize interactions with heterogeneous hardware interfaces
Benefits
Annual discretionary bonuses
Equity
Competitive benefits
Company
Q-CTRL
Q-CTRL is using AI-powered quantum infrastructure software to accelerate pathways to useful quantum computers and quantum sensors.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$133.03MKey Investors
Small Business Research InitiativeMorpheus VenturesSalesforce Ventures
2024-10-08Series B· $59M
2024-02-05Grant· $1.25M
2023-07-25Series B· $2M
Leadership Team
Michael Biercuk
CEO & Founder
Aravind Ratnam
Chief Strategy Officer
Recent News
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