Software Engineer, QPU

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Software Engineer, QPU Software. Location: Remote (United States or United Kingdom)

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain services and SDKs for building and executing programs on QCS.
• Work in Rust, Golang, Python, and Typescript to enhance backend services and web applications.
• Extend OpenAPI and gRPC APIs to improve quantum processor access;
• Collaborate closely with embedded software, infrastructure, and quantum research teams.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and lead implementation from conception to production.
• Participate in pager duty rotation to ensure system uptime (rare off-hour incidents);
• Engage with the quantum computing community through presentations and publications.

Qualifications:

• Fluency in Rust, with competence in Golang and Python.
• Strong experience in schema-driven API design (OpenAPI, gRPC, GraphQL).
• Proven ability to build and support high-performance, reliable systems.
• Experience with distributed systems and service versioning;
• Knowledge of quantum computing or a willingness to develop expertise in the field;
• Bonus: background in compilers, React, SDK development, or Kubernetes architecture.
• Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field preferred.

Benefits:

• Salary (US): $170,000–$200,000 annually
• Salary (UK): £105,000–£125,000 annually
• Competitive benefits including:
  • Equity options
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) plan
  • Paid parental leave
  • Rejuvenation days and vacation time compliant with local standards