Software Engineer Visa Sponsorship UK – Nu Quantum, Cambridge

Destinydot.com; Cambridge; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Group insurance

Sabbatical

Referral scheme

Private medical

On-site gym

Cycle plan

Leave entitlement

Holiday purchase

Family leave

Job summary

Nu Quantum in Cambridge, UK is seeking a Software Engineer to develop software for scientific devices, embedded systems and quantum network control. You’ll join the Software team working on firmware, GUI creation and automation of experiments, in an agile environment with scientists and engineers.

Essential skills include Rust or C++, microcontrollers, Python, and experience with source control, CI, unit testing, hardware-in-the-loop testing, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience with compiled languages (Rust or C++) and embedded systems.
• Proficiency with Python and scripting.
• Familiarity with source control, CI, unit/integration testing, and hardware-in-the-loop testing.

Responsibilities

• Develop software for scientific devices, embedded systems, and quantum network control solutions.
• Create user interfaces and automate scientific experiments.
• Collaborate with scientists and engineers in an agile software team.

Skills

Rust

C++

Embedded systems

Python

Source control

CI/CD

Unit testing

Hardware-in-the-loop

Teamwork

Tools

Yocto

FPGAs

gRPC

Job description

# Software Engineer Systems – Nu Quantum**Employer:** Nu Quantum**Exact Location:** Cambridge, England, United Kingdom**Salary:** Not provided in the original job post**Working Hours:** Full-time**Contract Type:** Permanent**Job Duties:** Develop software for scientific devices, embedded systems, quantum network control solutions, user interfaces and automated scientific experiments.**Requirements:** Experience programming using a compiled language such as Rust or C++; knowledge of microcontrollers and other embedded systems; proficiency with a scripting language such as Python; experience with source control, continuous integration, unit testing, integration and hardware-in-the-loop testing; excellent communication and teamwork skills.**Experience:** Experience with programming, embedded systems and common software development processes is required. Additional experience with Rust, Dart, Flutter, FPGAs, microcontrollers, Yocto, gRPC and Agile approaches is desirable.**Qualifications:** Specific academic qualifications are not provided in the original job post.**Visa Sponsorship Details:** UK visa sponsorship possible.**Application Process:** Application instructions and application link are not provided in the supplied job post.**Closing/Expiry Date:** Not provided in the original job post.> **Latest IT Jobs with Visa SPONSORSHIP- APPLY NOW**## Role overview**Contract Type:** Permanent, Full-time**Location:** Cambridge, UK**Visa Sponsorship possible**## Join Nu Quantum – Defining the Future of TechnologyNu Quantum is at the very edge of quantum computing and advanced technology, powered by creativity, diversity and a passion for excellence. We’re building a place where the best and brightest from every field can come together to push the limits of what’s possible.Nu Quantum was founded to commercialise research done at the Cavendish Laboratory over the previous ten years and has a mission to shape the future of quantum information systems.We are building intriguing technology that will improve the utility and time-to-market of quantum computing devices. Together with world leading enterprises and research groups we combine new quantum photonic technologies to build an efficient and scalable quantum networking infrastructure.## About the roleNu Quantum is seeking a Software Engineer to assist develop the tools our Scientists need to develop, test, construct and improve our quantum networking solutions. You will join the Software team and work on software for internal lab use and the control and user interfaces of our prototype products. It comprises firmware for embedded systems, graphical user interface creation and automation of scientific experiments.You will be working closely in an agile software team with commitment to high quality delivery. We work directly with our Scientists and Engineers in defining requirements, maintaining and testing software solutions.## Responsibilities – What You’ll be doing* Develop software that interacts with proprietary optics, electronic and mechanical gear, and third-party scientific devices.* Work with FPGA and electronics system integration experts to make cutting-edge quantum network control solutions possible.* Create user interfaces to make product demos and measurement control easier.* Give proactive and creative advice in all parts of work, including improving our workflows and system design.* Write good quality code that is tested and maintainable.## Requirements What you’ll need### Essential* Experience programming using a compiled language e.g. Rust, C++* Knowlegde of microcontrollers and other embedded systems. SOCs or FPGA soft cores.* Proficiency with scripting language, e.g. Python* Experience with common development processes such as source control, continuous integration, unit testing, integration and hardware in loop testing* Excellent communication skills, and ability to work successfully in a team and cross functionally with a varied range of individuals and disciplines### Nice to have (but not a must)* Good skills in Rust* Experience building UIs with Dart and Flutter (nice to have)* Hands-on experience with FPGAs and/or microcontrollers.* Experience in building Linux based systems with Yocto* Knowledge of application programming interface principles and protocols for implementing remote procedure calls, specifically gRPC* Experience with Agile or Agile type approaches> **Latest Certificate of Sponsorship Jobs – APPLY NOW**## Benefits### Why should you work with us?At Nu Quantum, we pride ourselves on being a diverse team and strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels empowered by their identities, orientations, histories and experiences. We believe diversity is valuable and a source of creativity and innovation. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, and particularly encourage submissions from under-represented and marginalised populations. By joining Nu Quantum you join a team where you may grow professionally and be part of an inspiring goal to shape the future of technology.### Advantages* Flexibility in working* Group DIS insurance (4 x salary)* 1 month paid Sabbatical after 4 years of service* Employee Referral Scheme – Rewarding* Private Medical & Dental Cover (Including Vitality & Bupa)* On-site gym membership* Cycle plan* There are refreshments at the office, including fruit and drinks* 28 days yearly leave plus 3 days company closure period + Public Holidays in England and Wales* Option to buy up to 5 days holiday per year* Improved paid family leave policies* Visit the Cambridge Botanical Gardens