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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer - **Company:** C12 Quantum Electronics - **Location:** France - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** €60,000.0 - €78,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Airflow, Automation of Tests, Big Data, Software Quality, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Relational Databases, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Message Broker, Quantum Computing, RabbitMQ, Software Engineering, SQLAlchemy, Workflow Management Systems, ZeroMQ (Concurrent Programming Libraries), Data Storage Technologies, Backend, Apache Kafka - **Published:** September 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/senior-software-engineer-ctwelve-quantum-electronics-10090825 ## About the Role * You have 5+ years of experience building robust backend systems or data-intensive applications * You are comfortable working with Python as a primary language; if coming from another background, you are eager to master the ecosystem * You're familiar or comfortable working with message brokers (e.g., RabbitMQ, ZeroMQ, Kafka) and relational databases (PostgreSQL), SQLAlchemy, etc * Prior experience with orchestration tools like Prefect or Airflow is a strong plus * A background in physics, engineering, or another quantitative field is a strong plus * You are curious, adaptable, ready to discover new languages/frameworks/apis * A problem solver that tries to use the best tool for the job * You communicate clearly in English and work well in collaborative development environments, * You like hands-on work and technology * You want to contribute to achieving landmark results in quantum computing, making a difference in the emerging quantum technologies * You want to work within a team of 80+ people with various backgrounds in nanofabrication, quantum electronics, and carbon nanotube science to create a revolutionary quantum computing processor * You want to thrive in an exceptional scientific environment with several industrial and academic partners * You share our values (excellence, scientific integrity, diversity, curiosity, and care) and want to help us define our product-focused culture and ambition to accelerate ## Description The Software team is here to assist and facilitate the work of the research teams towards building a quantum computer. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be at the forefront of shaping the future of quantum measurement and help build the framework that runs experiments on quantum computers. Your expertise will drive the development and innovative solution that bridges the gaps between our R&D and engineering, enabling breakthrough in quantum technology., * Lead the design and development of our core quantum measurement software framework, ensuring high performance and long-term maintainability * Partner with our R&D and other engineering teams at C12 to translate complex experimental requirements into robust, scalable software solutions * Define and document the unified architecture for instrument control, high-throughput data storage, and measurement orchestration to support framework growth * Champion rigorous software practices, including comprehensive code reviews, proactive design discussions, and robust CI/CD and automated testing pipelines * Take ownership of the full software lifecycle, delivering robust, secure, and scalable solutions that meet the rigorous demands of quantum R&D * Cultivate a culture of continuous learning by mentoring junior engineers and leading by example in code quality and system design ## Related Videos - [Quantum DevOps - Quantum Application Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1441-quantum-devops-quantum-application-development) - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Fully Orchestrating Databricks from Airflow](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/336-fully-orchestrating-databricks-from-airflow) - [Quantum DevOps - Enabling Industrial Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100282-quantum-devops-enabling-industrial-engineering) - [PySpark - Combining Machine Learning & Big Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/44-pyspark-combining-machine-learning-big-data) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [The Fastest-Growing Tech Sectors to Look Out for in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/373-the-fastest-growing-tech-sectors-to-look-out-for-in-2025) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs)