Quantum Networking Software Engineer

Nu Quantum Ltd; Cambourne; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Group DIS cover

Sabbatical after 4y

Employee referral scheme

Private medical insurance

On-site gym

Cycle scheme

Office refreshments

28 days annual leave

Holiday purchase option

Enhanced family leave

Garden access

Job summary

Nu Quantum is seeking a Software Engineer to build the tools used by scientists to develop and test quantum networking solutions. You will work on embedded firmware, GUIs, and automation within an agile software team.

Responsibilities include interfacing with proprietary hardware, collaborating with FPGA/electronics teams, and delivering robust, maintainable code with a focus on quality.

Qualifications

• Experience with Rust or C++ required.
• Embedded systems experience with microcontrollers/SOCs/FPGA cores.
• Proficiency in Python scripting for automation and tooling.
• Experience with CI/CD, unit/integration testing, and hardware-in-the-loop testing.
• Strong communication and team collaboration across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Develop software to interface with optics, electronics, mechanics, and scientific equipment.
• Collaborate with FPGA and electronics teams to enable advanced quantum network control.
• Create user interfaces for product demonstrators and measurement control.
• Propose improvements to workflows and system design.
• Produce high-quality, testable, maintainable code.

Tools

Yocto

gRPC

FPGA

Job description

Nu Quantum is seeking a Software Engineer to build the tools used by scientists to develop and test quantum networking solutions. You will work on embedded firmware, GUIs, and automation within an agile software team.

Responsibilities include interfacing with proprietary hardware, collaborating with FPGA/electronics teams, and delivering robust, maintainable code with a focus on quality.