Software Engineer (Compilers) (f/m/d)

Universal Quantum; Hamburg; Vor Ort; EUR 85.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Salary + equity options

Relocation assistance

Zusammenfassung

Universal Quantum in Hamburg, Germany, is hiring a Software Engineer (f/m/d) to develop software for operating quantum processors. You will design, implement, test and optimise software across the stack, collaborating with electronic engineers, physicists and software developers.

The role requires strong Rust/C/C++ programming skills, experience with compiler toolchains, and a pragmatic, team‑oriented mindset in a dynamic startup setting. Relocation and flexibility are supported by the company.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years designing, developing, debugging, testing, maintaining, and profiling software in Rust, C, or C++.
• Experience in compiler development and in writing high‑quality, well‑documented code.
• Experience with collaborative design, code reviews, and Git.
• Pragmatic decision making and problem solving in startup or dynamic environments.

Aufgaben

• Design, develop, integrate, and test software to operate quantum computing hardware.
• Lead development of components within our software stack and communicate solutions.
• Benchmark, profile, and optimise quantum computing processes, algorithms and software.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists.
• Evaluate and document the systems you help design, build, and maintain.
• Take responsibility of major features within the Quantum Computing Software Stack.

Kenntnisse

Rust/C/C++

Software development

Team collaboration

Git

Compiler tools

Ausbildung

Bachelor's/Master's in CS or related

Tools

LLVM

GCC

Jobbeschreibung

About Universal Quantum

At Universal Quantum, we aim to make the world a better place by engineering the future of computing. Together, we are creating truly impactful quantum computers. Our machines will be capable of solving problems until now considered impossible, with applications ranging across a broad range of industries, including healthcare, materials and aerospace. We are seeking to hire a Software Engineer (f/m/d) to develop software to operate our quantum processors.

What You'll Accomplish

• Design, develop, integrate, and test software to operate quantum computing hardware
• Work on use cases, analyse issues, investigate, create and communicate solutions, and lead development of components within our software stack
• Benchmark, profile and optimise Quantum Computing processes, algorithms and software
• Work with a multidisciplinary team of electronic engineers, physicists, hardware designers and software developers
• Evaluate and document the systems you help design, build, and maintain
• Take responsibility of major features within the Quantum Computing Software Stack

Requirements

The 3 Most Critical Attributes We'll Use to Compare Candidates

• Solid programming experience in Rust, C, or C++
• Experience in designing, developing, debugging, testing, maintaining, and profiling commercial-quality software
• Collaborative team player with good communication skills

Must-have Skills

• 5+ years of experience designing, developing, debugging, testing, maintaining, and profiling software using Rust, C, and C++
• Experience in compiler development
• Experience with algorithm development, verification and optimisation
• Hands‑on experience with a toolchain codebase, such as LLVM, GCC, or other open‑source/commercial compiler and toolchain, or framework
• Writing readable, high‑integrity, efficient, and well‑documented code
• Familiarity with Git and experience with collaborative design and development, and code reviews
• Pragmatic approach to decision‑making and design choices
• Previous experience in start‑ups or dynamic work environments

Nice‑to‑have Skills

• Experience with Python
• Experience with databases (SQL, time series)
• Knowledge of Quantum Computing concepts
• Experience with Qiskit
• Bachelor's/master's degree in computer science, Electronic Engineering or a related discipline

Benefits

• Competitive salary, equity options, unlimited paid holiday allowance, direct insurance pension with 50% employer contributions, group life insurance, job ticket/Deutschlandticket, supplemental health insurance, personal development budget and a relocation allowance.
• Competitive salary, equity options, unlimited holiday allowance, flexible working options, 10% matching pension, generous parental support policy, private health/dental insurance, and relocation support.

We are committed to nurturing diversity and inclusion

At Universal Quantum, we're passionate about working with and for all kinds of minds. As a proud signatory of the , we have made a number of formal commitments to help to hold ourselves accountable to both our team and peers. This includes pledging to collaborate and share best practices with others, to continuously develop plans to drive inclusion across our business, and to collect and share our diversity data annually. We welcome team members from all backgrounds, and work to create an environment where everyone can flourish freely.

At Universal Quantum, we're passionate about working with and for all kinds of minds. As a proud signatory of the Tech Talent Charter (TTC) we have made a number of formal commitments to help to hold ourselves accountable to both our team and peers. This includes pledging to collaborate and share best practices with others, to continuously develop plans to drive inclusion across our business, and to collect and share our diversity data annually. We welcome team members from all backgrounds, and work to create an environment where everyone can flourish freely.