Staff Software Engineer, Quantum Control

PSI Quantum

Palo Alto (CA)

On-site

USD 165,000 - 277,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) matching

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Wellness benefits

Family support

Life and disability insurance

Paid leave

Paid holidays

Discretionary time off

Year-end shutdown

Job summary

PsiQuantum is hiring a Senior Software Engineer, Calibration & Control, to build the scalable control plane and operating system for utility-scale photonic quantum computers. You will design algorithms and software that keep quantum processors in spec 24/7, collaborating with hardware, research, and software teams.

Responsibilities include developing Rust-based control software, system software architecture, and code reviews, while championing robust development practices.

Qualifications

15+ years experience with Rust or C++ in a system software context.
Architecture and implementation of system software for HPC, robotics, quantum computing, or control systems.
Proven track record of shipping reliable, high-performance software in mission-critical environments.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement software for control of photonic quantum computers in Rust.
Design and architecture of system software.
Participate in design and code reviews.
Collaborate across software, hardware, and research teams at PsiQuantum.
Testing and maintenance of control software.
Champion and exemplify good software development practices.

Skills

Rust or C++ system software

HPC/Distributed systems

ASIC/FPGA interfaces

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Responsibilities include developing Rust-based control software, system software architecture, and code reviews, while championing robust development practices.

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