Sr Software Engineer

<p><strong>Infleqtion</strong> 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 <strong>Quantum Computing</strong> mission forward. </p><p>At <strong>Infleqtion</strong> we embrace a startup mentality driven by results, urgency, and customer-focused innovation:</p><ul> <li>We break down barriers between disciplines, stepping in wherever we can make the biggest impact.</li> <li>We thrive in uncertainty, embracing challenges as opportunities.</li> <li>We move quickly to prototype while never losing sight of the critical importance of systems engineering process and attention to detail.</li> <li>We take bold, calculated risks to drive progress.</li> </ul><p>We are seeking a <strong>Senior Software Engineer</strong> to join the team building the control system software for <strong>Infleqtion’s</strong> 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.</p><h3>JOB RESPONSIBILITIES</h3><p></p><p>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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><ul> <li>Design, develop, and deploy reliable, maintainable, scalable, and fault-tolerant&nbsp;backend services and frameworks that control and calibrate our neutral atom quantum computers.</li> <li>Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including scientists, opto-mechanical engineers, and electrical engineers, to solve complex problems and deliver high-quality software solutions.</li> <li>Empower interdisciplinary teams to create the tools they need by teaching engineering and programming best practices.</li> <li>Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering their growth and enhancing the&nbsp;team's technical expertise.</li> <li>Lead code and design reviews, upholding engineering best practices and&nbsp;promoting a culture of quality and collaboration.</li> <li>Support and debug all layers of the control stack from real-time embedded kernels to distributed services.</li> <li>Advocate for and implement innovative software development methodologies&nbsp;and tools to improve team efficiency and product quality.</li> </ul><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Physics or related field and a minimum of 5 years prior work experience</li> <li>Experience with Python and at least one compiled language, with a desire to learn and work in Rust</li> <li>Experience with Linux and virtualization technologies like Docker</li> <li>Good verbal and written communication skills, able to effectively share information with technical and non-technical staff</li> <li>Good collaboration skills, able to work in a team environment where engagement and participation are an expected part of successful job performance</li> <li>Skilled in typical software engineering disciplines: testing, debugging, revision control, error-handling, readability, documentation, general code health, etc.</li> <li>Desire to constantly improve and learn inside and outside of expertise</li> </ul><h3>PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:</h3><p></p><ul> <li>Domain-specific experience in statistics, machine learning, or AMO physics</li> <li>Experience with Numpy, Scipy, and Pytorch</li> <li>Experience with image analysis, emphasis on realtime object detection</li> <li>Experience with databases (relational and non-relational) including but not limited to timeseries data, SQL, and ETL processes</li> <li>Experience creating CI/CD pipelines, and Python package creation with C or Rust extensions</li> </ul><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><p>The targeted salary range for this role is <strong>$106,000 </strong>to <strong>$145,000 </strong>on an annualized basis plus eligibility to participate in our annual incentive plan.</p><p><em>In addition to your base compensation, we offer a generous </em><em><strong>Total Rewards</strong></em><em> program which includes:</em><br></p><ul><li>100% company paid Employee coverage for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Short/Long Term Disability insurance programs</li><li>Employer funded Health Savings Account</li><li>Unlimited Paid Time Off</li><li>401(k) Matching Programs</li><li>Company paid Life and AD&amp;D Insurance</li><li>Flexible Healthcare Savings Account</li><li>Paid FMLA Leave</li><li>Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave</li><li>Employer Assistance Program</li><li>Student Loan Repayment</li></ul><p><strong>Equal Opportunity</strong></p><p>Here you have freedom to embrace your whole self: who you love, your gender identity and expression, skin color, age, appearance, disability, neurodiversity, DNA, military/veteran status, citizenship, and other factors that make up who you are.

Your uniqueness is valued, welcomed, and appreciated here. We are dedicated to providing a positive workplace and base all employment decisions on your qualifications, performance, merits, as well as business needs.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.</p>