Software Engineer (Compilers)

Eastbourne Digifest; Haywards Heath; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited holiday allowance

10% matching pension

Private health/dental insurance

Relocation support

Job summary

Universal Quantum is seeking a Software Engineer to develop software for quantum processors in Haywards Heath. The role involves designing and integrating software, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and optimizing quantum computing processes.

Applicants should have over 5 years of experience in programming with Rust, C, or C++, a degree in a related discipline, and solid collaborative skills. Great benefits like flexible working, unlimited holiday, and competitive salary are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in designing, developing, debugging, testing, maintaining, and profiling commercial‑quality software.
• Hands-on experience with a toolchain codebase.
• Previous experience in start-ups or dynamic work environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, integrate, and test software to operate quantum computing hardware.
• Lead development of components within the software stack.
• Evaluate and document the systems you help design.

Skills

Solid programming experience in Rust, C, or C++

Collaborative team player with good communication skills

5+ years of software development experience

Education

Bachelor’s/master's degree in computer science or Electronic Engineering

Tools

Git

LLVM

GCC

Qiskit

Job description

Hybrid | Haywards Heath

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 to develop software to operate our quantum processors. Passionate about helping create technologies which can change the world? We may be the right place for you, so get in touch!

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 for 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 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

Please feel encouraged to apply even if you don't match all the requirements of our job description. We would love to receive your application even if you think you're only a partial match.

Competitive salary, equity options, unlimited holiday allowance, flexible working options, 10% matching pension, generous parental support policy, private health/dental insurance, and relocation support.