Senior Software Engineer

At Universal Quantum we aim to make the world a better place by engineering the future of computing. Together, we are creating truly impactful quantum computers. Our machines will be capable of solving problems until now considered impossible, with applications ranging across a broad range of industries including healthcare, materials and aerospace. We are looking to hire a Software Engineer to develop software to operate our quantum processors. Passionate about helping create technologies which can change the world? We may be the right place for you so get in touch! 

What you'll accomplish:

• Design, develop, integrate, and test software to operate quantum computing hardware  
• Work on use cases, analyse issues, investigate, create and communicate solutions, and lead the development of components within our software stack  
• Benchmark, profile and optimize Quantum Computing processes, algorithms and software  
• Work with a multidisciplinary team of electronic engineers, physicists, hardware designers and software developers  
• Evaluate and document the systems you help design, build, and maintain  
• Take responsibility for major features within the Quantum Computing Software Stack 

Requirements

The 3 most critical attributes we'll use to compare candidates:

1. Solid programming experience in Rust, C, or C++  
2. Experience in designing, developing, debugging, testing, maintaining, and profiling commercial-quality software 
3. Collaborative team player with good communication skills  

Must-have skills: 

• 3+ years of experience designing, developing, debugging, testing, maintaining, and profiling software using Rust, C, C++ 
• Writing readable, high-integrity, efficient, and well-documented code  
• Embedded Linux experience, i.e. debugging and testing device drivers and their interfaces with third-party components 

• Experience with TCP/UDP protocols and network monitoring/inspection tools 
• Familiarity with Git and experience with collaborative design and development, and code reviews  
• Pragmatic approach to decision-making and design choices  
• Previous experience in start-ups or dynamic work environments 

Nice-to-have skills: 

• Experience with Python 
• Experience working with standard lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analysers, signal generators)  
• Experience with RF testing and DSP concepts 

Benefits

Competitive salary, equity options, unlimited holiday allowance, flexible working, relocation support.

We are committed to nurturing diversity and inclusion
At Universal Quantum, we're passionate about working with and for all kinds of minds. As a proud signatory of the Tech Talent Charter (TTC), we have made a number of formal commitments to help to hold ourselves accountable to both our team and peers. This includes pledging to collaborate and share best practices with others, to continuously develop plans to drive inclusion across our business, and to collect and share our diversity data annually. We welcome team members from all backgrounds, and work to create an environment where everyone can flourish freely.