We are looking for a Staff Software Engineer to help build the next generation of our systems control platform that runs on our world-class quantum computers. Never worked in quantum computing before? It’s much like a system for a robot, managing feedback loops at various time scales between sensors and actuators to create a precisely tuned environment where we can perform high-fidelity quantum computations. In this role, you’ll help develop the hardware abstraction layer and non-real time devices control logic that helps keep the computer in the optimal quantum state.

Responsibilities: 

• Lead, design, architect, develop, test, deploy, maintain and improve major software components, systems, and features; being a small team, we count on each other to run with projects independently
• Ensure the quality of our system through design and code reviews 
• Assist in the career development of others, providing mentorship on advanced technical issues
• Collaborate with an experienced interdisciplinary staff
• Approach problems pragmatically
• Help us continuously improve how we do things

The ideal candidate will have experience leading or contributing to multiple simultaneous product development efforts, projects, and initiatives. You’ll be able to balance technical expertise and savvy with strong business judgment to make great technology choices. You’ll strive for simplicity and demonstrate significant creativity and incisive judgment.

You’d be a good fit with: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience -- untraditional backgrounds are welcome here
• 7+ years experience in software development in one or more general-purpose programming languages (like Java, Python, Go, Rust, or C/C++)
• Excellent engineering skills in a few key areas:
• Multithreaded programming and execution
• Distributed systems
• Linux based systems
• Interfacing with hardware via Ethernet, USB, serial, etc.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A love of collaborating in an interdisciplinary environment
• Empathy and customer focus: you’ll work closely with our internal team of physicists who depend on our software every day
  
  

You’d be a great fit with: 

• Master’s degree or PhD in Computer Science or Engineering
• Deep expertise in Go and/or Rust and embedded systems development
• A background in robotics, embedded systems or OS device drivers development
• Experience with programmatic device control (SCPI, MODBUS, etc. over serial, USB, TCP)
• Experience developing hardware abstraction libraries

Location: This role is based out of our office in Bothell, WA, with the option to work remotely several days a week at your discretion.

The approximate base salary range for this position is $175,954 - $230,369.