Senior Software Engineer - Python
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Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years)
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Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
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Quantum Computing, TechnologyIndustries
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or related field
- Minimum of 5 years prior work experience
- Experience with Python and at least one compiled language (with a desire to learn and work in Rust)
- Exposure/knowledge of scientific software development
- Experience with Linux and virtualization technologies like Docker
- Good verbal and written communication skills, able to effectively share information
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and deploy reliable, maintainable, scalable, and fault-tolerant backend services and frameworks that control and calibrate our neutral atom quantum computers
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including scientists, opto-mechanical engineers, and electrical engineers, to solve complex problems and deliver high-quality software solutions
- Empower interdisciplinary teams to create the tools they need by teaching engineering and programming best practices
- Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering their growth and enhancing the team's technical expertise
- Lead code and design reviews, upholding engineering best practices and promoting a culture of quality and collaboration
- Support and debug all layers of the control stack from real-time embedded kernels to distributed services
- Advocate for and implement innovative software development methodologies and tools to improve team efficiency and product quality
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What is the salary for this Senior Software Engineer position?
The salary is $106,000.
Is this a remote or hybrid role?
This is a hybrid position.
What skills and experience are required for this role?
Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or related field, minimum 5 years of work experience, Python and experience with at least one compiled language (with interest in Rust), exposure to scientific software development, Linux and Docker experience, and good communication skills.
What is the company culture like at Infleqtion?
Infleqtion embraces a startup mentality driven by results, urgency, and customer-focused innovation, thriving in uncertainty, embracing challenges, moving quickly to prototype with attention to systems engineering, and taking bold calculated risks.
What makes a strong candidate for this Senior Software Engineer role?
A strong candidate is a self-motivated backend engineer with exceptional problem-solving skills, experience in robust scalable scientific applications, ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, mentor juniors, and lead code reviews.
Infleqtion
Develops quantum-enabled products and software
About Infleqtion
ColdQuanta develops quantum technology products that focus on smaller, portable devices rather than large quantum computers. Their offerings include quantum sensors and devices like Atomic Prisms and ion devices, which ensure data integrity from the edge to the computer. ColdQuanta provides both individual components and complete plug-and-play solutions, catering to research labs and quantum machine development. Additionally, they have created a quantum software platform called Superstaq, which allows users to write quantum programs in any language and target any quantum computer, achieving significant performance improvements. Their partnership with the Department of Energy enhances their resources and expertise, aiding in the commercialization of quantum technologies. ColdQuanta's goal is to make quantum technology accessible to a broader range of businesses and individuals.
Boulder, ColoradoHeadquarters
2007Year Founded
$293.6MTotal Funding
GRANTCompany Stage
Hardware, Government & Public Sector, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
51-200Employees
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
401(k) Company Match
Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
Student Loan Repayment
Family Leave
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Stock Options
Company Equity
Risks
Increased competition from companies like Diraq may pose competitive disadvantages.
Regulatory hurdles in the UK could delay Infleqtion's manufacturing line establishment.
Reliance on government grants poses risks if future funding is reduced or not renewed.
Differentiation
Infleqtion focuses on edge computing with portable quantum-enabled devices.
Their Superstaq platform offers 10x performance gains on standard quantum benchmarks.
Infleqtion's products include unique offerings like Atomic Prisms and Tiqker quantum clocks.
Upsides
Growing demand for quantum sensors in autonomous vehicles benefits Infleqtion's products.
Infleqtion's expansion in the UK supports its foundational role in quantum technology.
Collaboration with tech giants could enhance Infleqtion's market reach and innovation.
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