Software Engineer (D/F/M)

United States Digital Space LLC; Delft; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employment stock ownership plan

End-year performance-based bonus

25 days of holidays on a full-time

Career growth opportunities

Opportunities to network and connect

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a Software Engineer in Delft to develop interfaces for controlling and operating quantum computing hardware. You will learn operation of lab equipment, build databases, and work across physics and engineering teams to deliver software for a scalable quantum platform.

You will contribute to the testing, instrumentation, and software workflows, including embedded software, drivers, and GUI components, with emphasis on code quality and maintainability.

Qualifications

• At least five years of software engineering experience in a high-tech industry.
• Strong programming skills in C, C++, and Python.
• Experience with embedded software or firmware and microcontrollers.
• Experience writing equipment drivers and working with hardware communication protocols.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and support software for the company’s product roadmap.
• Develop and maintain software for testing, measurement, and operation of devices (embedded software, firmware, drivers, interfaces, GUIs).
• Manage software projects and communicate requirements, priorities, progress and risks to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with physicists, engineers, and scientists to translate requirements into software deliverables.
• Establish software engineering best practices: Git, reviews, testing and documentation.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Embedded software

Microcontrollers

Hardware interfaces

Git workflows

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/EE

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Hardware debuggers

Job description

the company is looking for a new member to join us in developing and building our technology for scalable and networked quantum computing. We are looking to expand our R&D team with a Software Engineer. As a member of our team, you will develop software interfaces for controlling and operating the modem and supporting the next generation of research. You will learn about the operation of complex equipment in the laboratory, database development and quantum technology.

What you will be involved in:

• Development, implementation and support of software for the company’s product roadmap.

• Developing and maintaining software for the testing, measurement, and operation of novel devices, including embedded software, firmware, equipment drivers, communication interfaces, and graphical user interfaces.

• Managing software projects and communicating requirements, priorities, progress, risks, and technical decisions to stakeholders.

• Working closely with physicists, engineers, and scientists to understand their needs, translating functional requirements into structured software deliverables.

• Establishing and promoting software engineering best practices, including Git branching, code reviews, testing, documentation, and controlled integration into the main codebase.

• Learning about laboratory operations and translating experimental workflows into reliable, maintainable software solutions.

Skills and knowledge you will bring to the company:

• At least five years of software engineering experience in a high-tech industry, with strong programming skills in C, C++, and Python.

• Experience developing embedded software or firmware, working with microcontrollers, and integrating software with sensors, actuators, measurement equipment, or other physical systems.

• Experience writing equipment drivers and working with hardware communication protocols.

• Ability to gather requirements from technical stakeholders and translate them into clear tasks, deliverables, and release priorities.

• Experience managing shared codebases and applying good development practices, including Git workflows, code reviews, testing, and documentation.

• Strong communication, organizational, and planning skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across a wide range of technical disciplines.

• A proactive approach to improving software quality, processes, and maintainability.

• No previous experience in or knowledge of quantum physics is required.

Supplementary skills:

• Experience with embedded Linux, real-time operating systems, bare-metal development, or communication protocols such as UART, SPI, I²C, CAN, Ethernet, or USB.

• Experience debugging embedded hardware and software using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, or hardware debuggers.

• Experience leading software projects, improving development processes, or implementing automated testing and continuous integration.

• A background in mechatronics, telecommunications, robotics, industrial automation, instrumentation, or a related field.

Our Ideal Candidate:

You are comfortable with writing stable, well-organized codes for solving complex problems. To add, you are self-motivated and independent in your projects and have a strong sense of responsibility and excited to work with those using their code for a variety of applications in science and engineering.

Teamwork is an essential value of our company, hence fitting into the team is crucial. Finally, you feel positive working in a fast-paced learning environment.

We strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where all people, regardless of gender, race, religion, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or background, can thrive.

Benefits and other perks of working with us:

• Competitive salary
• Employment stock ownership plan
• End-year performance-based bonus
• 25 days of holidays on a full-time basis
• Career growth opportunities
• Opportunities to network and connect

About us:

the company develops next-generation quantum computing technology based on advanced electro-optical and photonic systems. Our mission is to enable scalable quantum computing through innovative hardware solutions that bridge research and real-world applications.

We strive to be an inclusive workplace where talented people can learn, grow, and do their best work. We believe diversity of perspectives strengthens our team, drives innovation, and helps us build better technology for the future.