Software Developer - Hardware Architecture Tooling (Hybrid)

Xanadu; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A cutting-edge technology firm in Toronto is seeking a Software Developer specializing in Hardware Architecture Tooling. The successful candidate will contribute to developing the infrastructure for quantum computing, work with modern programming languages like Python and Rust, and ensure high-quality code through DevOps practices. The company promotes an inclusive environment, welcoming diverse talents.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of software development experience.
• Strong knowledge of modern development languages like Python or Rust.
• Experience with major cloud providers (AWS, GCP, Azure).

Responsibilities

• Design, build, maintain tooling and communication software products.
• Design APIs for internal and external services.
• Perform DevOps tasks, maintaining CI/CD pipeline.

Skills

Python

Rust

Cloud Infrastructure

DevOps

Communication

Collaboration

Education

BSc in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Math, or a related field

Tools

AWS

GCP

Azure

Postgres

Docker

Job description

Software Developer - Hardware Architecture Tooling (Hybrid)

Xanadu’s mission is to build quantum computers that are useful and available to people everywhere.

At Xanadu, we are learners, innovators, researchers, collaborators and problem solvers. We are creating something that has never been built before. What we are doing is extremely hard, the classic moon shot. Few people in their life will be able to be a part of something like this, where if we are successful, the technologies we develop will solve some of the world’s most challenging problems and literally change the world. And that is something to be excited about!

Your Role and Responsibilities

As a Software Developer, you will contribute to the platform and the infrastructure for our software and hardware products. You will work on a team to support Hardware R&D, Hardware Operations, Cloud Infrastructure, and Developer Enablement. The Tools Team’s primary goal is to help accelerate the Hardware Team’s timelines to build the first commercially viable quantum computer. As a result, you will completely reshape the nature of computation as we know it. You will:

• Design, build, deploy, and maintain tooling, data management, and communication software products, including their supporting infrastructure, that enable various parts of our hardware development and operation processes.
• Design APIs for consumption by internal and external services.
• Work closely with Hardware Engineers to design and implement solutions to enable quantum hardware operation.
• Ensure high-quality production code by maintaining automated test coverage and a dynamic code review process.
• Perform DevOps tasks, such as maintaining our CI/CD pipeline using GitHub Actions.

At Xanadu, we primarily work with Python, Rust, Postgres, Docker, CI pipelines, and multiple cloud platforms. Proficiency in at least a subset of these technologies is essential.

Basic qualifications and experience

• BSc in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Math, or a related field.
• 4+ years of software development experience.
• Strong knowledge of modern development languages like Python, Rust, or Go. Some familiarity with Rust is required.
• Experience with any major cloud providers: AWS, GCP or Azure.
• Product-minded approach to software development.
• In-depth knowledge of different software development methods such as Test Driven Development, Unit Testing, Agile, etc
• Self-driven to deliver high-quality solutions to your stakeholders.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred qualifications and experience

• Experience with AWS.
• Experience with Rust.
• Experience with ETL pipelines.
• Experience with multiple data storage technologies.
• Experience with front-end web development, extra points for WebGL experience.

Our values are important. They are fundamental and lay the foundation for culture at Xanadu. Learn more about our values here .

At Xanadu, we are committed to building an inclusive, safe, and equitable culture and fostering an environment where our employees feel included, valued, and heard. We are committed to meeting the needs of all individuals and support a barrier-free workplace. Should you require accommodations at any point during the recruitment process please contact Recruiting at [e-mail] .

Note: Xanadu will never ask you for bank account information as part of the interview process. Please report any suspicious activity to [e-mail] .

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