Senior Software Engineer

Description

Description

Infleqtion is on a mission to commercialize atom-based quantum technologies that deliver orders-of-magnitude improvements in sensing and computing applications. As a deep-tech startup we embrace a results-driven fast-paced and customer-focused approach to innovation.

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead the development and productization of our software systems that interface with cutting-edge quantum and embedded hardware. This role focuses on full-stack software engineering team leadership and the establishment of strong software engineering practices.

While a physics background is not required familiarity with physical systems or scientific instrumentation will be helpful. The ideal candidate is a software engineer first with strong embedded systems awareness and proven leadership in modern software development environments.

Role and responsibilities

• Leadership & Coordination of global software development efforts for quantum sensing products
• Serve as technical lead for the software engineering team guiding day-to-day operations and development priorities.
• Collaborate with project managers and technical leads to plan and execute development milestones.
• Lead daily stand-up meetings manage the Jira board and ensure timely completion of sprint goals.
• Oversee and enforce software engineering best practices including code reviews testing standards documentation and CI / CD processes.
• Act as the liaison between the software engineering team and the broader multidisciplinary project team.
• Software Development
• Lead development of the frontend application built with React / ensuring high performance maintainability and scalability.
• Own the backend REST API written in Python (FastAPI) ensuring robust integration with hardware control and middleware layers.
• Contribute to integration with Rust-based middleware and / or driver software used for device control.
• Collaborate with embedded systems engineers to ensure seamless interaction between software and hardware components.
• Participate in architecture discussions and contribute to technical design documentation.
• Support the transition of projects from prototype to production-ready systems.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

Note

This position may require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws and regulations for quantum sensing technology. Please note that any offer for employment may be conditioned on authorization to receive software or technology controlled under these U.S. export control laws and regulations without sponsorship for an export license.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Work will normally be performed in an office and laboratory environment and around technical equipment including computers and lasers. We ask that candidates be able to efficiently use automated office equipment such as laptops copiers and printers; able to effectively engage in communications (via phone computer or in-person). Any required Personal Protective Equipment will be provided and must be properly used in accordance with company requirements.

Travel

Up to 10% travel may be required.

Benefits

Benefits

Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

Spring,.NET,C / C++,Go,React,OOP,C#,AWS,Data Structures,Software Development,Java,Distributed Systems

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1