Staff Software Engineer

Barrington James; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Boston is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to advance next-generation quantum computing. You will build scalable and reliable software that accelerates scientific discovery, mentor engineers, and design systems for efficient R&D workflows. Ideal candidates have 8+ years of software engineering experience, strong skills in Python and C++, and a background in R&D or scientific environments. This role offers the opportunity to work at the frontier of quantum technologies with a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software engineering experience, preferably 10+ for leadership.
• Experience in scientific or R&D environments, ideally supporting hardware.
• Ability to mentor and provide technical leadership across a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain R&D software for scientists, ensuring stability.
• Design and manage backend, frontend, and cloud infrastructure.
• Automate calibration and bring-up of lab equipment.
• Review code, guide architecture, and mentor teammates.

Skills

Python for researcher-facing interfaces and APIs

C++ or Rust for high-performance backend systems

CI/CD skills

Strong cloud infrastructure experience (AWS/GCP/Azure)

Job description

Staff Software Engineer – Quantum Technologies | Boston, MA

Are you passionate about building software at the intersection of research, science, hardware, and cutting‑edge technology? We’re looking for a Staff Software Engineer to join a team advancing next-generation quantum computing.

In this role, you’ll build scalable, reliable, researcher-friendly software that accelerates discovery. You’ll help shape software architecture, mentor engineers, and design systems that make our R&D workflows more efficient, automated, and impactful.

What you’ll do:

• Develop and maintain R&D software for scientists, ensuring stability and high performance.
• Design and manage backend, frontend, and cloud infrastructure for data acquisition.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for rapid, reliable deployments.
• Automate calibration and bring‑up of lab equipment.
• Review code, guide architecture, and mentor teammates.
• Make software more accessible, scalable, and self‑service for research teams.

What we value:

• Python for researcher‑facing interfaces and APIs.
• C++ or Rust for high‑performance, maintainable backend systems. Experience interfacing Python with Rust backends.
• 8+ years of software engineering experience (10+ preferred for leadership).
• Experience in scientific or R&D environments, ideally supporting hardware, automation, or data acquisition.
• Strong skills in cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP/Azure), CI/CD, and database design.
• Ability to mentor and provide technical leadership across a team.

Why this role is exciting:

• Work at the frontier of quantum computing and scientific discovery.
• Collaborate with a cross‑functional team of researchers, engineers, and scientists.
• Shape the software stack that powers next‑generation research and innovation.