Software Firmware Engineer

SEEQC; Town of Mount Pleasant (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Seeqc is hiring to bolster firmware development for a digital quantum computing platform based in New York. You will work with quantum test engineers to build control software libraries and extend hardware capabilities, contributing to an integrated software stack with partners.

The role requires hands-on experience in Python and instrument drivers, with exposure to Windows, Linux, and MacOS. Seeqc offers full-time employment with equity benefits and travel opportunities.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in computer science, electrical engineering, physics, or related field.
• Software development best practices: code design development, unit tests, version control, software life cycle (releases, bugfix)
• Experienced in python development
• Experience with writing and testing instrument drivers for RF or digital lab equipment.
• Previous experience in a team-based software development environment, familiarity with task management software such as Wrike/MSProject/Jira.
• Experience in cross-platform integration (Windows, linux, MacOS)

Responsibilities

• Support development of control firmware.
• Support integration within internal software stack, and with external partners.
• Develop systems and drivers for conventional and digital control of superconducting qubits.
• Improve hardware capabilities through augmentation of the fast classical layer.

Skills

Python development

Software development practices

Cross‑platform development

Instrument drivers development

Version control & SDLC

Wrike/Jira

Education

BS or MS in CS, EE, physics, or related field

Tools

Wrike

Jira

Job description

At Seeqc, we are developing the world’s first digital quantum computing platform. Our unique chip-scale quantum architecture delivers unparalleled scope for commercial scalability. We have partnered with world-class quantum computing companies, and visionary enterprise clients to build quantum computers that will herald a new era in computational power. You will join a team of experienced executives and scientists with a varied background in superconducting digital circuits and quantum technologies. You will work with our international teams and partners to build a unique quantum computing platform with integrated superconducting digital circuits, designed to provide solutions for the ground-breaking challenges faced by our customers. We are offering full-time positions with highly competitive salary and company benefits including equity. Roles are based in New York, and our international presence means that there will be opportunities to travel. For more info about Seeqc, head to seeqc.com

About your role

Support work in firmware development by working closely with quantum test engineers, contributing to the development of control software libraries and augmenting hardware capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support development of control firmware.
• Support integration within internal software stack, and with external partners.
• Develop systems and drivers for conventional and digital control of superconducting qubits.
• Improve hardware capabilities through augmentation of the fast classical layer.

Required Experience

• BS or MS in computer science, electrical engineering, physics, or related field
• Software development best practices: code design development, unit tests, version control, software life cycle (releases, bugfix)
• Experienced in python development
• Experience with writing and testing instrument drivers for RF or digital lab equipment.
• Previous experience in a team-based software development environment, familiarity with task management software such as Wrike/MSProject/Jira.
• Experience in cross-platform integration (Windows, linux, MacOS)

Preferred Additional Experience

• Hands-on experience with RF equipment (RF sources, RF ADCs and DACs, Network/Spectrum Analyzers), or any electronics lab-based instruments
• Experience with FPGA programming (e.g. VHDL, Verilog, Migen)
• Exposure to operating systems and C development
• Previous experience in quantum information, qubit characterizations, or microwave engineering
• Exposure to cloud-based APIs and cloud architecture
• Exposure to a full stack product, from UI/UX, to database, network connectivity, security and core server-side software components