Software Automation Engineer - Quantum Computing -- SINDC6040553

Compunnel, Inc.; Hillsboro (OR); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Compunnel, Inc. is seeking a Software Automation Engineer for Quantum Computing to develop automation frameworks for calibration, characterization, and operation of semiconductor spin-qubit hardware in a hybrid on-site/remote environment.

You will work with experimental physicists and engineers to enable scalable measurement workflows, test frameworks, and reliable software for quantum processor bring-up in a dynamic R&D setting.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional software experience.
• Strong Python and NumPy/SciPy experience.
• Experience with measurement systems or hardware automation.
• Experience building automated test frameworks.
• Proficient with Git and software processes.
• Excellent cross-disciplinary communication.
• Familiarity with graph algorithms, orchestration, or distributed systems.
• Experience with parallel computing.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain automation software for quantum device calibration and measurements.
• Collaborate with experimental physicists to translate measurement needs into software.
• Architect automation systems to configure and optimize quantum hardware.
• Develop tools to improve observability, troubleshooting, and reliability.
• Build scalable infrastructure for parallelized measurement execution.
• Deliver features from requirements to validation independently.
• Contribute to testing strategies, code reviews, and version control practices.

Skills

Python programming

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Independent problem solving

Parallel computing

Graph algorithms

Distributed systems

Laboratory automation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Git

Job description

Software Automation Engineer - Quantum Computing

Location: Hybrid On-Site (three days onsite, two days remote - anchor day is Monday in office)

Organization: Quantum Computing Research

Interview Format: Two Rounds (1. Hiring Manager Screening - 60 minutes; 2. On-site Interviews with the team (three interviews - 60 minutes [one team member during each of the 60 minute blocks]))

About the Role

the development of a scalable quantum computing platform based on semiconductor spin qubits. As a Software Automation Engineer, you will play a critical role in advancing the software infrastructure that enables the characterization, calibration, and operation of next-generation quantum computing hardware.

Working alongside a multidisciplinary team of experimental physicists, engineers, and researchers, you will design and develop automation solutions that support complex quantum device measurements. Your contributions will directly impact the efficiency, reliability, and scalability of quantum processor bring-up and experimentation.

This position is ideal for a software engineer who enjoys solving challenging technical problems in a dynamic R&D environment where requirements evolve alongside scientific discovery.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain software frameworks that automate quantum device calibration and measurement workflows.
• Collaborate closely with experimental physicists to understand measurement requirements and translate them into robust software solutions.
• Architect and enhance automation systems used to configure, characterize, and optimize quantum computing hardware.
• Develop tools and diagnostic capabilities that improve system observability, troubleshooting efficiency, and operational reliability.
• Build scalable infrastructure to support parallelized measurement execution and increased laboratory throughput.
• Implement well-structured, maintainable, and thoroughly tested software capable of adapting to evolving research needs.
• Own and deliver software features independently, from requirements gathering and design through implementation and validation.
• Contribute to software best practices, including testing strategies, code reviews, version control, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or software development a related technical field.
• 7+ years of professional experience.
• Strong proficiency in Python and scientific computing libraries such as NumPy, SciPy, NetworkX, or similar.
• Experience developing software for measurement systems, hardware control, laboratory automation, or related engineering environments.
• Experience designing and maintaining automated test frameworks and comprehensive test suites.
• Proficiency using Git and modern software development practices.
• Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and root cause analysis skills.
• Demonstrated ability to independently evaluate requirements and develop effective technical solutions.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical disciplines.
• Familiarity with graph-based algorithms, workflow orchestration, or distributed systems.
• Exposure to parallel computing, scientific instrumentation, or hardware-software integration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience processing, analyzing, or visualizing scientific or engineering data.
• Background in mathematics, physics, or other quantitative disciplines.
• Experience working in research, laboratory, semiconductor, or emerging technology environments.
• Knowledge of quantum computing concepts is beneficial but not required.

What You'll Gain

• Opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge quantum computing research and technology development.
• Exposure to complex hardware-software systems at the forefront of semiconductor innovation.
• Collaboration with world-class scientists, researchers, and engineers.
• The ability to influence architecture and technical direction in a rapidly evolving research environment.
• Meaningful ownership of software solutions that directly accelerate quantum technology advancement.