Software Engineer (Compilers)

Universal Quantum
Haywards Heath, UK
2 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Testing (Software) Algorithm Design C++ (Programming Language) Compilers Profiling Code Review Databases Software Debugging Python (Programming Language) Open Source Technology Quantum Computing Software Engineering
+5 more
SQL Databases Toolchain Git Information Technology Software Coding

Job description

Overview

At Universal Quantum, we aim to make the world a better place by engineering the future of computing. Together, we are creating truly impactful quantum computers. Our machines will be capable of solving problems until now considered impossible, with applications ranging across a broad range of industries, including healthcare, materials and aerospace. We are seeking to hire a Software Engineer to develop software to operate our quantum processors. Passionate about helping create technologies which can change the world? We may be the right place for you, so get in touch!

What You’ll Accomplish

  • Design, develop, integrate, and test software to operate quantum computing hardware
  • Work on use cases, analyse issues, investigate, create and communicate solutions, and lead development of components within our software stack
  • Benchmark, profile and optimise Quantum Computing processes, algorithms and software
  • Work with a multidisciplinary team of electronic engineers, physicists, hardware designers and software developers
  • Evaluate and document the systems you help design, build, and maintain
  • Take responsibility of major features within the Quantum Computing Software Stack

The 3 Most Critical Attributes We’ll Use to Compare Candidates

  1. Solid programming experience in Rust, C, or C++
  2. Experience in designing, developing, debugging, testing, maintaining, and profiling commercial-quality software
  3. Collaborative team player with good communication skills

Must-have Skills

  • 5+ years of experience designing, developing, debugging, testing, maintaining, and profiling software using Rust, C, and C++
  • Experience in compiler development
  • Experience with algorithm development, verification and optimisation
  • Hands-on experience with a toolchain codebase, such as LLVM, GCC, or other open-source/commercial compiler and toolchain, or framework
  • Writing readable, high-integrity, efficient, and well-documented code
  • Familiarity with Git and experience with collaborative design and development, and code reviews
  • Pragmatic approach to decision-making and design choices
  • Previous experience in start-ups or dynamic work environments

Nice-to-have Skills

  • Experience with Python
  • Experience with databases (SQL, time series)
  • Knowledge of Quantum Computing concepts
  • Experience with Qiskit
  • Bachelor’s/master's degree in computer science, Electronic Engineering or a related discipline

Please feel encouraged to apply even if you don't match all the requirements of our job description. We would love to receive your application even if you think you're only a partial match.

Competitive salary, equity options, unlimited paid holiday allowance, direct insurance pension with 50% employer contributions, group life insurance, job ticket/Deutschlandticket, supplemental health insurance, personal development budget and a relocation allowance.

We are committed to nurturing diversity and inclusion. At Universal Quantum, we're passionate about working with and for all kinds of minds. We have made formal commitments to drive inclusion across our business and to collect and share our diversity data annually. We welcome team members from all backgrounds, and work to create an environment where everyone can flourish freely.

Requirements

  1. Solid programming experience in Rust, C, or C++
  2. Experience in designing, developing, debugging, testing, maintaining, and profiling commercial-quality software
  3. Collaborative team player with good communication skills

Must-have Skills

  • 5+ years of experience designing, developing, debugging, testing, maintaining, and profiling software using Rust, C, and C++
  • Experience in compiler development
  • Experience with algorithm development, verification and optimisation
  • Hands-on experience with a toolchain codebase, such as LLVM, GCC, or other open-source/commercial compiler and toolchain, or framework
  • Writing readable, high-integrity, efficient, and well-documented code
  • Familiarity with Git and experience with collaborative design and development, and code reviews
  • Pragmatic approach to decision-making and design choices
  • Previous experience in start-ups or dynamic work environments

Nice-to-have Skills

  • Experience with Python
  • Experience with databases (SQL, time series)
  • Knowledge of Quantum Computing concepts
  • Experience with Qiskit
  • Bachelor’s/master's degree in computer science, Electronic Engineering or a related discipline

Benefits & conditions

Competitive salary, equity options, unlimited paid holiday allowance, direct insurance pension with 50% employer contributions, group life insurance, job ticket/Deutschlandticket, supplemental health insurance, personal development budget and a relocation allowance.

We are committed to nurturing diversity and inclusion. At Universal Quantum, we're passionate about working with and for all kinds of minds. We have made formal commitments to drive inclusion across our business and to collect and share our diversity data annually. We welcome team members from all backgrounds, and work to create an environment where everyone can flourish freely. #J-18808-Ljbffr

About the company

At Universal Quantum, we aim to make the world a better place by engineering the future of computing. Together, we are creating truly impactful quantum computers. Our machines will be capable of solving problems until now considered impossible, with applications ranging across a broad range of industries, including healthcare, materials and aerospace. We are seeking to hire a Software Engineer to develop software to operate our quantum processors. Passionate about helping create technologies which can change the world? We may be the right place for you, so get in touch!

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