Quantum Computing Software Engineer

3 weeks ago


Haywards Heath, West Sussex, United Kingdom Universal Quantum Full time

At Universal Quantum, we are pioneering groundbreaking advancements in quantum computing technology. We are in search of a Computer Scientist or Software Architect who will contribute to the development, optimization, and maintenance of our sophisticated real-time control systems. If you are enthusiastic about creating transformative technologies, we encourage you to explore this opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with a skilled team of scientists and engineers to design and implement modular, dependable, and scalable operational systems.
  • Work alongside various subsystem teams to devise innovative solutions for intricate challenges.
  • Lead the design and development of verifiable software that operates efficiently in parallel across multiple machines and architectures, while enhancing our software architecture for future scalability.
  • Assist in experimental processes and adapt to new insights from the Physics team.
  • Engage in knowledge sharing and code reviews to elevate product quality.

Essential Qualifications

Top Three Attributes for Candidate Evaluation

  1. Expertise in diagnosing and resolving complex computing issues in resource-limited environments.
  2. Strong understanding of reliable networking methodologies, data structures, and systems modeling.
  3. Experience with collaborative development practices, version control, validation, and unit testing.

Required Skills

  • A proven successful project developed in a modern, high-level programming language showcasing an optimal algorithm and efficient data structuring.
  • An understanding of the implications of deploying software in a distributed live computing environment.
  • Familiarity with standard networking architectures and protocols.
  • Proficiency in Git and experience with collaborative design, development, and code reviews.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear documentation.
  • Capability to quickly learn new concepts through research and reading.
  • Effective presentation of ideas to engineers and scientists, with the ability to identify compromises and trade-offs.
  • Willingness to regularly attend our facility.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Three or more years of experience in developing commercial-quality software within a collaborative setting.
  • Aptitude for swiftly diagnosing and fixing software bugs.
  • Experience in programming for multi-node systems.
  • Openness to learning new tools and programming languages.
  • Prior experience working alongside hardware and/or research teams.
  • Exposure to embedded systems and real-time computing.

We encourage applications from all candidates, even if you do not meet every requirement listed in our job description.

Employee Benefits

We offer a competitive salary, equity options, unlimited paid vacation, flexible working arrangements, a 10% matching pension plan, generous parental support, private health and dental insurance, a personal development budget, and relocation assistance.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At Universal Quantum, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. As a proud signatory of the Tech Talent Charter (TTC), we are committed to collaborating and sharing best practices to enhance inclusion across our organization, and we annually collect and share our diversity data. We welcome team members from all backgrounds and strive to create an environment where everyone can thrive.



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