Software Engineer

Job Details **Description** **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. **Requirements** * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Physics or related field and a minimum of 5 years prior work experience * Experience with Python and at least one compiled language, with a desire to learn and work in Rust * Experience with Linux and virtualization technologies like Docker * Good verbal and written communication skills, able to effectively share information with technical and non\-technical staff * Good collaboration skills, able to work in a team environment where engagement and participation are an expected part of successful job performance * Skilled in typical software engineering disciplines: testing, debugging, revision control, error\-handling, readability, documentation, general code health, etc. * Desire to constantly improve and learn inside and outside of expertise **Preferred Experience** * Domain\-specific experience in statistics, machine learning, or AMO physics * Experience with Numpy, Scipy, and Pytorch * Experience with image analysis, emphasis on realtime object detection * Experience with databases (relational and non\-relational) including but not limited to timeseries data, SQL, and ETL processes * Experience creating CI/CD pipelines, and Python package creation with C or Rust extensions