Quantum Software Engineer – Embedded & UI

Nu Quantum Ltd; Town Of Cambridge; On-site; AUD 125,048 - 173,143; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Private medical and dental cover

On-site gym

Cycle scheme

28 days annual leave

Sabbatical after 4 years

Employee referral scheme

Cambridge Botanical Gardens access

Refreshments

Group DIS cover (4 x salary)

Job summary

Nu Quantum Ltd in Cambridge, UK, is seeking a Software Engineer to help build tools for scientists, running on embedded hardware and quantum networking prototypes. You will join the Software team, work in an agile environment, develop GUIs and automation, and collaborate with scientists and engineers to deliver reliable software for lab use and product demos.

You'll contribute to high‑quality, testable code and participate in continuous improvement of development workflows, aligning with the

Qualifications

• Experience with compiled languages such as Rust or C++.
• Embedded systems knowledge with microcontrollers, SOCs or FPGA cores.
• Proficient in Python scripting and automation.
• Familiar with CI, unit/integration testing and version control.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop software to interface with optics, electronics and hardware.
• Collaborate with FPGA and electronics teams to enable control systems.
• Create user interfaces for measurement control and product demos.
• Improve workflows and system design through proactive recommendations.
• Write high-quality, testable, maintainable code.

Skills

Rust

C++

Embedded systems

Python

CI/CD

Unit testing

Team collaboration

Tools

Linux

Git

Yocto

Job description

Nu Quantum Ltd in Cambridge, UK, is seeking a Software Engineer to help build tools for scientists, running on embedded hardware and quantum networking prototypes. You will join the Software team, work in an agile environment, develop GUIs and automation, and collaborate with scientists and engineers to deliver reliable software for lab use and product demos.

You'll contribute to high‑quality, testable code and participate in continuous improvement of development workflows, aligning with the