Software Engineer (Compilers)

Universal Quantum; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Equity participation

Flexible holiday allowance

Flexible working

Pension 10%

Parental support

Private health / dental insurance

Group life insurance

Development budget £2,000

Relocation support

Job summary

Universal Quantum in the United Kingdom is seeking a Software Engineer to develop software to operate our quantum processors. You will design, implement, test and optimise software components within our stack, collaborating with engineers across disciplines.

The role requires strong experience in Rust, C or C++, and proficiency with compiler toolchains. You will contribute to performance, reliability and documentation, in a fast-moving startup environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience designing, developing, debugging, testing, maintaining, and profiling software.
• Experience in compiler development and optimisation.
• Experience with a toolchain codebase and related tooling.
• Readable, high-integrity, well-documented code and version control.

Responsibilities

• 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 of major features within the Quantum Computing Software Stack

Skills

Rust

C

C++

Algorithm development

Collaborative team player

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's / Master's degree in computer science or Electronic Engineering or related discipline

Tools

LLVM

GCC

Compiler toolchain

Job description

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 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 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 in compiler development
• Experience with algorithm development, verification and optimisation
• Hands-on experience with a toolchain codebase, such asLLVM, 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.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Meaningful equity participation
• Flexible holiday allowance (28 days minimum)
• Flexible working
• 10% matching pension
• Generous parental support policy
• Private health / dental insurance & group life insurance
• £2,000 annual personal development budget
• Relocation support

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.