Instrumentation Software Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Kidlington; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company at the forefront of quantum technology is seeking an Instrumentation Software Engineer to join its dynamic team in Kidlington. This role offers the opportunity to develop software and firmware interfaces for cutting-edge optical and atomic physics systems, contributing to the next generation of atomic clocks and precision navigation systems. With a flexible working policy allowing remote work, this permanent position promises a collaborative environment where your expertise in programming languages like Python and C will be highly valued. Join a team committed to solving complex challenges and advancing technology in a meaningful way.

Benefits

Unlimited PTO

10% Pension Contribution

Cycle to Work Scheme

Tax Efficient Technology Schemes

Incentive Stock Option Plan

BUPA Private Healthcare Insurance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in engineering or science is required.
• Several years of industry experience in software development in Python, C, or Rust.

Responsibilities

• Develop software and firmware interfaces for optical and atomic physics systems.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to develop solutions and meet deadlines.

Skills

Python

C

Rust

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Version Control (Git)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Science

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Function Generators

Microcontrollers

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Client:

Infleqtion

Location:

Kidlington, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Infleqtion is a global quantum technology company solving the world’s most challenging problems. The company harnesses quantum mechanics to build and integrate quantum computers, sensors, and networks. From fundamental physics to leading edge commercial products, Infleqtion enables “quantum everywhere” through our ecosystem of devices and platforms.

LOCATION

Infleqtion has offices in the USA, United Kingdom and Australia. This is a permanent, full-time position at our Kidlington, Oxford office. Our flexible working policy enables all full-time employees to work from home up to 2 days a week, if work permits.

POSITION SUMMARY

As part of our strategy for growth in the UK, we are expanding our Engineering Team and recruiting an Instrumentation Software Engineer. In this role you will develop software and firmware interfaces to control and monitor optical and atomic physics systems for the development of next generation atomic clocks and PNT systems. These systems offer orders of magnitude improvements in sensing and accuracy compared to current technologies.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical Responsibilities

• Develop interfaces to third party hardware and APIs in Python
• Control measurement devices and lab instruments using Python, C, and other programming languages
• Integrate disparate hardware elements into cohesive systems
• Test software and hardware stacks using benchtop instruments and larger deployed systems
• Identify and resolve software bugs and performance issues
• Work with colleagues to define and implement validation tests
• Follow best practices to produce high-quality, reliable, and maintainable code
• Produce clear and concise inline comments and user documentation

Personal and Team Responsibilities

• Collaborate effectively with team members to ensure deadlines are met
• Work within multi-disciplinary teams including physicists, engineers, and technicians to develop solutions
• Adapt to changing circumstances and manage ambiguity effectively

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in engineering, science, or a related discipline
• Several years of industry or relevant experience in developing software in high-level programming languages such as Python, C, Rust
• Proficient in Python programming
• Experience in developing software for controlling hardware
• Understanding of hardware and software interfaces, including timing requirements
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with experience of testing and investigating software/hardware issues
• Proficient using version control workflows such as Git
• Good verbal and written communication skills, able to effectively share information with technical and non-technical staff, both in writing and orally
• Demonstrated ability to work comfortably in a highly collaborative, cross-functional, team-oriented, and matrixed environment
• Experience in developing software for controlling hardware, using low-level communications schemes, such as SPI, I2C and UART.
• Experience in developing software/firmware for microcontrollers.
• Experience in implementing control loops in software or firmware for real-time control of hardware
• Experience in full software development lifecycle with use of automated tools for documentation generation, unit testing, CL/CI and deployment.
• Experience with Python virtual environments
• Experience using and interfacing with benchtop test equipment such as oscilloscopes, function generators, etc.

TRAVEL

Up to 10% travel, including international travel, may be required

In addition to your base compensation, we offer a generous Total Rewards program which includes:

• Unlimited PTO
• Generous company 10% pension contribution regardless of employee contribution
• Cycle to work scheme
• Tax efficient technology schemes
• Incentive Stock Option Plan
• BUPA Private Healthcare Insurance once probationary period is successfully completed