Software Engineer (f/m/d)

Universal Quantum; Hamburg; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Equity options

Unlimited paid holiday allowance

Pension with 50% employer contrib.

Group life insurance

Job ticket/Deutschlandticket

Supplemental health insurance

Personal development budget

Relocation allowance

Zusammenfassung

Universal Quantum is hiring a Software Engineer focused on embedded to develop firmware and middleware for quantum processors. You will design, implement, test, and optimize software that runs on precision hardware in a cross-disciplinary team.

Key tasks include real-time aware scheduling, low-latency communication interfaces, and integration with hardware teams. A strong background in C/C++ or Rust with Python tooling is required, plus startup experience is beneficial.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of embedded software design, development, debugging and profiling in C and either C++ or Rust.
• Proficient Python programming for tooling and automation.
• Strong experience with ARM microcontrollers and real-time constraints.
• Excellent collaboration and communication within multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience with version control and code reviews in a team setting.
• Experience in startups or dynamic work environments.

Aufgaben

• Design, develop, integrate, and test software to operate quantum computing hardware.
• Work on use cases, analyze issues, investigate, and lead development of components.
• Benchmark, profile and optimize quantum computing processes and software.
• Collaborate with electronic engineers, physicists, hardware designers and software developers.
• Evaluate and document systems you help design, build, and maintain.
• Take responsibility for major features within the Quantum Computing Software Stack.

Kenntnisse

C

C++

Rust

Python

Embedded software

ARM-based MCUs

RT constraints

PTP/IEEE 1588

I2C

SPI

USB

Ethernet

TCP/UDP

Git

Code reviews

Start-up experience

Ausbildung

Bachelor's/Master's in CS/EE

Tools

Git

I2C interfaces

SPI interfaces

Jobbeschreibung

Universal Quantum we aim to make the world a better place by developing a new computer technology. 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 looking to hire a Software Engineer with focus on embedded to develop firmware and middleware for our quantum processors. Passionate about helping create technologies which can change the world? We may be the right place for you.

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 optimize 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 C, C++, or Rust and hands-on experience with Python
• Experience designing, developing, debugging, testing, maintaining, and profiling commercial quality embedded software
• Collaborative team player with good communication skills

Must-have Skills

• 5+ years of experience designing, developing, debugging, testing, maintaining, and profiling embedded software using C, and either C++ or Rust
• Expertise using Python
• Writing readable, high integrity, efficient, and well documented code
• Experience with ARM-based microcontroller architectures
• Understanding of real-time constraints and time-critical system design
• Precision Time Protocol (PTP/IEEE 1588) implementation or integration experience
• Designing low-level schedulers for time alignment of hardware operation
• Hands-on experience with standard communication interfaces and protocols (I2C, SPI, USB, Ethernet, TCP/UDP)
• 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

• Bare-metal programming experience
• Experience working with standard lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analysers, signal generators)
• FPGA development experience (VHDL/Verilog)
• Experience with RF testing and DSP concepts
• 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
• Relocation allowance

We are committed to nurturing diversity and inclusion

At Universal Quantum, we're passionate about working with and for all kinds of minds. We are committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, and we hold ourselves accountable through continuous improvement, transparency, and the way we design our hiring and working practices. We welcome team members from all backgrounds and actively work to ensure everyone can flourish.