Senior Research Software Engineer

Infleqtion is seeking a Senior Research Software Engineer to architect and develop software across the full quantum control stack, enabling high-performance operation of both quantum computers and quantum sensors. The ideal candidate brings deep systems programming expertise, experience with hardware-adjacent or real-time systems, and a strong foundation in scientific or high-performance computing, with a passion for building the core software that drives next-generation quantum technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics or related field
• Minimum of 5 years prior work experience in a scientific domain
• 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
• Good collaboration skills
• Skilled in typical software engineering disciplines
• Desire to constantly improve and learn inside and outside of expertise

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Incentive Stock Option Plan
• Generous company 10% pension contribution regardless of employee contribution
• Unlimited PTO
• BUPA healthcare after probation period
• Cycle to work and Technology scheme