Lab Software Engineer - 426

Quantinuum; England; Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading quantum technology firm seeks a Lab Software Engineer to design robust software systems for quantum computers. The ideal candidate has over 4 years of experience in software development, with strong skills in Python and C++. This role offers the chance to work flexibly with 2 remote days a week. Join a team at the forefront of quantum innovation and enjoy competitive benefits and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

401(k) match

Employer subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous vacation and sick time

Qualifications

• 4+ years in software development in laboratory or research settings.
• 2+ years with Python, C++, or similar programming languages.
• Experience with hardware communication via device interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop software systems for lab equipment.
• Collaborate with physicists to meet laboratory needs.
• Improve CI/CD workflows for automated testing.

Skills

Python

C++

Experiment automation

Lab control systems

Education

Bachelor's degree

Masters/PhD in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Linux

Windows

Job description

We are seeking a Lab Software Engineer in our Brooklyn Park, MN Locations.

Quantinuum believes that employees work better, more efficiently and more collaboratively in close proximity to other employees, where ideas can be exchanged readily, and decisions can be made more quickly for the benefit of the Company and our customers. All employees should work at their assigned location; however, this role may offer the opportunity to work remotely 2 days per week, with approvals.

Overview: Join a cross-functional team advancing the world’s highest-performing quantum computers. This role focuses on developing robust software systems that interface directly with the lab equipment driving our quantum computers. You will build tools that support daily lab operations, improve system throughput, and enable our physicists and hardware teams to execute more efficiently.

This role is particularly well-suited for engineers who have worked in experimental labs, R&D test environments, or research settings where software interacts directly with physical systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and maintain software systems that automate key experimental processes and orchestrate interactions between lab instruments, control systems, and data pipelines.
• Collaborate with physicists and hardware engineers to understand laboratory needs and implement tailored software tools.
• Create internal tools and dashboards to visualize equipment status, log experimental runs, monitor system health, and track laboratory status in real time.
• Improve system observability to enable rapid debugging of issues and reduce operational interruptions, including clear and actionable error reporting for end users.
• Write clear, maintainable, testable code in a fast-paced R&D environment.
• Deploy lab software to operational systems and support its use throughout its lifecycle, including maintenance, updates, and troubleshooting.
• Improve CI/CD workflows supporting automated testing and build.
• Diagnose various software issues across the entire software stack, bringing in appropriate support from the broader software team.
• Help define and evolve development best practices, including version control standards, code review processes, and issue tracking conventions.

YOU MUST HAVE:

• Bachelor's degree minimum
• 4+ years of graduate and/or industry experience developing software in a laboratory or research environment.
• 2+ years of experience with Python, C++, or similar object-oriented programming language.
• 1+ years of experience developing software that communicates with physical hardware via device interfaces, control protocols, and/or instrumentation libraries.
• Due to Contractual requirements, must be a U.S. Person. defined as, U.S. citizen permanent resident or green card holder, workers granted asylum or refugee status
• Due to national security requirements imposed by the U.S. Government, candidates for this position must not be a People's Republic of China national or Russian national unless the candidate is also a U.S. citizen.

WE VALUE:

• Masters/PhD degree in Computer Science, Engineering or field related to Quantum Computing
• Familiarity with experiment automation frameworks or lab control systems.
• Experience with hardware-in-the-loop testing and/or real-time systems.
• Proficiency with Docker and experience managing containerized environments.
• Comfort working in Linux and Windows development environments.
• Knowledge of instrumentation APIs, messaging systems, or device protocols (e.g., serial, GPIB, TCP/IP).
• Experience working with or automating laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, waveform generators, motorized stages, and data acquisition systems.

$128,000 - $161,000 a year

Compensation & Benefits:

Non-Incentive Eligible

Estimated Salary Wage: $128,000 - $161,000 Annually

Quantinuum is the world’s largest integrated quantum company, pioneering powerful quantum computers and advanced software solutions. Quantinuum’s technology drives breakthroughs in materials discovery, cybersecurity, and next-gen quantum AI. With approximately 500 employees, including 370+ scientists and engineers, Quantinuum leads the quantum computing revolution across continents.

We unite best-in-class software with high-fidelity hardware to accelerate quantum computing. With integrated full-stack technology, our world-class team is rapidly scaling quantum computing.

Quantinuum recently secured $300M in funding, visit our news pages to learn more about this and other Quantinuum scientific breakthroughs and achievements: https://www.quantinuum.com/news

What’s in it for you?

A competitive salary and innovative, game-changing work

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match for student loan repayment benefit

Employer subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance

Equity, 401k retirement savings plan + 12 Paid holidays and generous vacation + sick time

Paid parental leave

Employee discounts

Quantinuum is an equal opportunity employer. You will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.