Sr Advanced Software Engineer - 812

United States
Today
US$145,000 – US$181,000 pa

Salary

US$145,000 – US$181,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Senior
Security Clearance
Required
Posted
4 May 2026 (Today)

Benefits

Competitive salary Flexible work schedule Employer subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) match for student loan repayment benefit Equity 401k retirement savings plan 12 paid holidays Generous vacation Sick time Paid parental leave Employee discounts

We are seeking aSr Advanced Software Engineer in ourBroomfield, CO location to be a force multiplier working side-by-side with scientists in the lab to develop software solutions that improve robustness, automation, and throughput of trapped ion R&D systems. The ideal candidate will have experience developing software solutions for rapid-pace R&D environments in quantum science.

We are seeking aSr Advanced Software Engineer in ourBroomfield, CO location to be a force multiplier working side-by-side with scientists in the lab to develop software solutions that improve robustness, automation, and throughput of trapped ion R&D systems. The ideal candidate will have experience developing software solutions for rapid-pace R&D environments in quantum science.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Improve robustness, automation, and throughput of trapped ion R&D systems.
  • Develop and integrate advanced calibration routines for quantum hardware.
  • Identify inefficiencies and create innovative software solutions to solve them.
  • Collaborate with a diverse team including physicists and other engineering disciplines.
  • YOU MUST HAVE:

  • Bachelor's degree minimum
  • 5+ years of experience (including graduate experience) in an engineering lab or R&D environment.
  • Due to national security requirements imposed by the U.S. Government, candidates for this position must not be a People's Republic of China national or Russian national unless the candidate is also a U.S. citizen.
  • Due to Contractual requirements, must be a U.S. Person. defined as, U.S. citizen permanent resident or green card holder, workers granted asylum or refugee status
  • WE VALUE:

  • Master’s or Doctorate degree in computer science, physics, or a field related to quantum computing.
  • Experience working with multiple different programming languages, for example C/C++, Python, or Rust.
  • Experience integrating a diverse set of components, including hardware and software, particularly in fast-paced or laboratory environments.
  • Knowledge of virtualization technologies such as Git, Docker, Kubernetes and Rancher.
  • Ability to solve complex problems and clearly document/communicate your solutions.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
  • Familiarity with Redis, PostgreSQL, Influx, Grafana, Telegraf, RabbitMQ.
  • Proficiency with software testing and deployment tools.
  • Proficiency in developing software for both Linux and Windows environments.
  • We are seeking a Sr Advanced Software Engineer in our Broomfield, CO location to be a force multiplier working side-by-side with scientists in the lab to develop software solutions that improve robustness, automation, and throughput of trapped ion R&D systems. The ideal candidate will have experience developing software solutions for rapid-pace R&D environments in quantum science. Quantinuum is the world leader in quantum computing. The company’s quantum systems deliver the highest performance across all industry benchmarks. Quantinuum’s over 650 employees, including 400+ scientists and engineers, across the US, UK, Germany, and Japan, are driving the quantum computing revolution. By uniting best-in-class software with high-fidelity hardware, our integrated full-stack approach is accelerating the path to practical quantum computing and scaling its impact across multiple industries. By joining Quantinuum, you’ll be at the forefront of this transformative revolution, shaping the future of quantum computing, pushing the limits of technology, and making the impossible possible.What’s in it for you?A competitive salary and innovative, game-changing workFlexible work scheduleEmployer subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance401(k) match for student loan repayment benefitEquity, 401k retirement savings plan + 12 Paid holidays and generous vacation + sick timePaid parental leaveEmployee discounts Quantinuum is an equal opportunity employer. You will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal Quantinuum is the world leader in quantum computing. The company’s quantum systems deliver the highest performance across all industry benchmarks. Quantinuum’s over 650 employees, including 400+ scientists and engineers, across the US, UK, Germany, and Japan, are driving the quantum computing revolution. By uniting best-in-class software with high-fidelity hardware, our integrated full-stack approach is accelerating the path to practical quantum computing and scaling its impact across multiple industries. By joining Quantinuum, you’ll be at the forefront of this transformative revolution, shaping the future of quantum computing, pushing the limits of technology, and making the impossible possible. What’s in it for you? A competitive salary and innovative, game-changing work Flexible work schedule Employer subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) match for student loan repayment benefit Equity, 401k retirement savings plan + 12 Paid holidays and generous vacation + sick time Paid parental leave Employee discounts Quantinuum is an equal opportunity employer. You will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal

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