Systems Software Engineer

Nu Quantum; United States; A distancia; USD 88.000 - 121.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible work options

Group DIS cover (4x salary)

Sabbatical after 4 years

Employee referral scheme

Private medical and dental (Vitality &

Bupa)

On-site gym

Cycle scheme

Office refreshments

28 days annual leave incl. 3‑day shut

Holiday purchase up to 5 days

Descripción de la vacante

Nu Quantum Ltd. is seeking a mid‑level Systems Software Engineer to join the Software team in Cambridge, UK (remote).

The role focuses on building tools and software for scientists to develop, test, and enhance quantum networking solutions, including embedded firmware, GUIs, and automation for experiments. You will collaborate with scientists and engineers in an agile environment to deliver high‑quality software for internal lab use and prototype products.

Formación

• Experience with Rust or C++ in embedded systems.
• Proficiency in Python for scripting and automation.
• Experience with CI/CD, version control, testing and hardware-in-the-loop testing.

Responsabilidades

• Develop software to interface with proprietary optics, electronics and mechanical hardware.
• Work alongside FPGA and electronics system integration specialists to enable state-of-the‑art quantum network control systems.
• Develop user interfaces for streamlining product demonstrators and measurement control.
• Make proactive, creative recommendations in all aspects of work, including improving workflows and system design.
• Create high-quality, testable and maintainable code.

Conocimientos

Rust

C++

Embedded systems

Python

CI/CD

Teamwork

Herramientas

Dart/Flutter

Yocto

FPGAs

gRPC

Agile

Descripción del empleo

Systems Software Engineer at Nu Quantum, Cambridge, England, United Kingdom (remote). A mid-level full time position in the Software team, listed under software engineering.

About the role

As a Software Engineer at Nu Quantum, you will be responsible for helping to create the tools that our Scientists require to develop, test, build and enhance our quantum networking solutions. You will be part of the Software team, who develop software for internal lab use, as well as the control and user interfaces for our prototype products. This includes firmware to run on embedded systems, the development of graphical user interfaces and automation of scientific experiments, You will work closely in an agile software team dedicated to high quality delivery. We work closely with our Scientists and Engineers to define requirements, maintain and test software solutions.

Essential

• Experience developing with a compiled language e.g. Rust, C++
• Knowledge of embedded systems such as microcontrollers. SOCs or FPGA soft cores
• Proficiency with a scripting language, such as Python
• Experienced with standard development practices, such as source control, continuous integration, unit testing, integration and hardware in the loop testing
• Strong communication skills and an ability to work well in a team and cross functionally, with a diverse range of people and disciplines

Benefits

Why work with us? At Nu Quantum, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where people of all identities, orientations, backgrounds, and experiences are empowered. We value diverse perspectives as a source of creativity and innovation and encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented and marginalised communities. Joining Nu Quantum means joining a team where you can grow professionally and be part of an inspiring mission to shape the future of technology.

Responsibilities

• Develop software to interface with proprietary optics, electronics and mechanical hardware, and third-party scientific equipment.
• Work alongside FPGA and electronics system integration specialists to enable state-of-the‑art quantum network control systems.
• Develop user interfaces for streamlining product demonstrators and measurement control.
• Make proactive, creative recommendations in all aspects of work, including improving our workflows and system design.
• Create high-quality, testable and maintainable code.

Nice to Have

• Strong Rust skills
• Experience with creating UIs, particularly using Dart and Flutter
• Hands‑on experience of working with FPGAs and / or microcontrollers
• Experience creating Linux based systems using Yocto
• Familiarity with application programming interface principles, such as protocols for implementing remote procedure calls, especially gRPC
• Experience working with Agile or Agile‑inspired methodologies

Benefits

• Flexible working options
• Group DIS cover (4 x salary)
• 1 month paid Sabbatical after 4 years of service
• Generous Employee Referral Scheme
• Private Medical and Dental Cover (With Vitality and Bupa)
• On‑site gym membership
• Cycle scheme
• Refreshments, including fruit and beverages, are available in the office
• 28 days annual leave, inclusive of a 3-day company shutdown period + Bank Holidays in England and Wales
• Option to purchase up to 5 days holiday per year