Software Engineer, PsiQuantum
$156-186.5k
+ Eligible for equity
Quantum computer builder
Open for applications
Quantum computer builder
201-500 employees
Open for applications
$156-186.5k
+ Eligible for equity
201-500 employees
Company mission
To create the world’s first useful fault tolerant, error corrected quantum computer that will solve otherwise impossible problems.
Role
Who you are
- We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Software Engineer with a focus on Operations to join our team
- This role requires a professional with a deep understanding of Python, AWS, GitLab, and CI/CD pipeline configurations, along with a systems-thinking approach to development and operations
- If you’re passionate about delivering operational excellence and are ready to work in a dynamic environment where your contributions directly impact the product lifecycle, we would love to hear from you!
- 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with a strong focus on operations and DevOps practices
- Expertise in Python programming for building automation tools and scripts
- Solid hands-on experience with AWS (Amazon Web Services), including deploying and managing infrastructure
- Proficiency with GitLab for managing version control, CI/CD configurations, and pipelines
- Strong understanding of Git for managing and tracking code changes across teams and environments
- Experience in setting up and managing CI/CD pipelines, including testing, release, and deployment automation
- Solid knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies, such as Docker and Kubernetes, is a plus
- Knowledge of monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or CloudWatch for system health tracking and performance management
- Experience with automated testing frameworks and implementing security measures in CI/CD workflows
- Familiarity with systems thinking and experience in optimizing software architectures for performance and reliability
- Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or AWS CloudFormation is highly desirable
- Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, ensuring that solutions are delivered on time and within budget
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to work across cross-functional teams and manage multiple stakeholders
What the job involves
- PsiQuantum is singularly focused on the delivery of a useful utility-scale fault tolerant quantum computer. In addition to deploying a world-class quantum computer, we aim to deliver a world-class quantum user experience to both our external customers and internal developers
- This will require the development of a novel, production-grade software system which will enable the delivery of both external enterprise products and internal quantum toolchains to interact with multiple generations of our system
- The successful candidate will be responsible for streamlining and optimizing our software delivery processes, ensuring reliable, scalable, and efficient infrastructure
- As a Software Engineer with an operations focus, you will play a pivotal role in designing and managing automated pipelines, ensuring smooth integrations, and working cross-functionally to drive operational excellence across the product lifecycle
- You will also lead efforts to enhance our CI/CD practices, optimize infrastructure performance, and ensure secure, resilient deployments that meet our customer satisfaction and productivity KPIs
- Design, configure, and optimize CI/CD pipelines to automate the software delivery process
- Collaborate with development teams to ensure that infrastructure, automation, and monitoring are aligned with development and operational goals
- Write robust, modular, and maintainable Python code to manage operational tasks and integrations
- Oversee GitLab environments, including version control, automated builds, and deployment processes
- Leverage AWS services to build, maintain, and optimize scalable cloud-based infrastructures
- Implement monitoring and logging tools to ensure system reliability and preemptively identify issues
- Foster collaboration between developers, testers, and IT operations to improve software delivery speed and quality
- Implement security best practices in all stages of the development lifecycle, from design to deployment, including ensuring proper authentication and authorization controls
- Drive continuous improvement by analyzing performance metrics, identifying bottlenecks, and making data-driven recommendations to optimize operational workflows
- Provide mentorship and support to junior team members, ensuring alignment with best practices and industry standards
Our take
Quantum computing will change the world more than any other imminent technological development, and PsiQuantum sits at the forefront of the charge to build the first quantum computer that will actually work.
The company is unique for the scale of their ambitions. Rather than focusing on what they term “intermediate milestones” like building smaller proof of concept systems, PsiQuantum builds the first large-scale, error-corrected computer, using photonics to deliver over 1,000,000 qubits (current quantum machines have yet to cross the 1,000 qubit mark).
There are plenty of companies building quantum computers, including the likes of IBM, Google and Honeywell, but these prototypical machines lack the size to correct errors, making them exponentially less useful than what PsiQuantum aims for. While other companies operate in the same sphere, PsiQuantum is unequivocally a leader in its field, founded by world-class academics and raising hundreds of millions in funding to reach unicorn status.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 6 rounds)
Jun 2024
$125m
CONVERTIBLE
Apr 2024
$611.9m
GROWTH EQUITY VC
Total funding: $1.6bn
Company HQ
Palo Alto, CA
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Leadership
Jeremy O'Brien
(CEO)Prior to founding PsiQuantum, researched and taught at universities across the world, including Bristol, Stanford, Osaka, Sydney and Queensland.
Mark Thompson
(Chief Technologist)Previously worked as an R&D Engineer at Toshiba and was a research fellow at the University of Cambridge. Is currently a Professor of Quantum Photonics at Bristol University as well as Chief Technologist at PsiQuantum.
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