Software Engineer, Q-CTRL

• This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about back-end engineering, curious and open to upskilling in the quantum domain, and seeking a fast-paced, innovative environment
• Up to 4+ years of experience in backend software development with Python, Rust, C++ or similar
• Proficient in designing implementing, and debugging end-to-end applications using standard monitoring stacks. Demonstrated ability to collaborate across research and engineering teams
• Strong fundamentals in API design, databases and data modelling
• Prior experience with Docker, AWS, and Kubernetes
• Strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to finding solutions
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills across cross-functional and agile teams

Desirable

• As a Senior Back-end Engineer on the Fire Opal team, you will work with a team of brilliant engineers to design and develop a scalable, highly performant backend system while playing a key role collaborating across our research and solutions teams
• Design, develop, and optimize scalable client and backend applications using Python
• Build high-efficiency service-to-service communication using modern protocols
• Closely liaise with researchers and scientists to build software compatible with their needs
• Collaborate with product, frontend, and infrastructure teams to deliver integrated, end-to-end solutions
• Implement and enforce best practices for code quality, security, and operational efficiency
• Troubleshoot, optimize, and enhance system performance and reliability
• Implement product features that promote architecture reuse across business cases
• Other duties within the Employee’s skills and experience, or with reasonable training