Software Engineer, Quantum Motion
+ Share Options Scheme
3-5 days a week in office (Central London)
Scalable quantum computing
Open for applications
Scalable quantum computing
21-100 employees
Open for applications
+ Share Options Scheme
3-5 days a week in office (Central London)
21-100 employees
Company mission
To fast-track the development of true fault tolerant quantum computers, and reach one million qubits and beyond by leveraging existing knowledge in device fabrication within the trillion-dollar silicon industry.
Role
Who you are
- Top tier education, minimum 2.1 in Computer Science or closely related discipline
- Expert Python user with at least 2 years’ experience in industry
- Expert in git, version control and software best practices
- A desire to work closely with end users
- Strong collaborative approach with good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently to achieve goals
- Familiarity with C, assembly and/or C++
Desirable
- Experience in the development of software interfaces to hardware/instrumentation
- Understanding of good software design principles and design for usability
- Experience working with scientific researchers who are not expert programmers
- Experience in software validation and preparation of technical reports and presentations
What the job involves
- The role will require the individual to maintain and develop software for efficient data acquisition and analysis for use by members of the measurement teams within the company, and include software which interfaces with test and measurement hardware
- The role sits within the Intelligent Automation team, whose goal is to transform the automation of key parts of both the characterisation and operation of the quantum processor and its constituent parts
- No background in quantum physics is required
- This is a rare and exciting opportunity to be an early employee at a start-up shaping the future of quantum computing
- Being a small team and having a flat structure, this is a great opportunity to contribute to new developments within the field
- There are vast opportunities for professional growth and to make an impact within the company
- Maintaining and expanding existing software libraries for experiment and instrument control
- Managing the tracking of feature requests, issues and bugs to ensure their resolution
- Improving code health for existing software libraries including refactoring, test development and documentation
- Supporting experimentalists in correct use of software for measurements and analysis
- Working with hardware experts to understand requirements and scope out and develop new features
- Supporting best practice in the use of software repositories for measurement and analysis tools for use by members of the measurement teams
Application process
- Initial screening interview with Talent Team and team member (30 mins)
- Interview with team member (15 mins)
- Take-home coding exercise (2 hours)
- Interview with hiring manager + panel
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Quantum computing uses the properties of quantum particles – those of a sub-atomic size – to solve problems, with quantum computers having the potential to outperform all other computers to date. Quantum Motion aims to fast-track the development of fault tolerant quantum computers, towards creating them on a scale that can be employed to solve pressing problems in resource management, drug and material discovery, and a range of other fields.
As Quantum Motion puts it, “the most powerful computer on the planet hasn’t yet been built”, with current quantum computing systems not having the size to challenge classical computers in practical applications. However, by leveraging existing hardware knowledge within the silicon industry, the company has shown that a stable quantum qubit can be created on a silicon chip, giving it the blueprint to pursue creating a true fault tolerant quantum computer.
The UKRI’s National Quantum Technologies Programme provided the funds for Quantum Motion to launch a collaborative project, named “Altnaharra”, that brings together leaders in UK quantum research and partners including a world-leading supplier of cryogenic cooling equipment, that will be needed to make its chips. The company’s innovative research is peer-reviewed, with the results of its work lauded as a breakthrough for quantum computing.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Few candidates hear
back within 2 weeks
26% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (2 rounds)
Feb 2023
$52.7m
SERIES B
Apr 2020
$10.1m
SERIES A
Total funding: $62.7m
Company benefits
- Be part of a creative, world-leading team
- Strongly collaborative working style
- Central London location
- Contributory pension scheme
- Other benefits (life assurance, cycle-scheme...)
- Security of financial backing from top quality investors
- Flexible to your circumstances
Company HQ
London, UK
Articles
Leadership
John Morton
(Founding Director)Director of the UCL Quantum Science and Technology Institute, and Professor in Nanoelectronics. Co-founded Phasecraft.
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