Software Firmware Engineer at SEEQC

About SEEQC

At SEEQC, we are developing a world leading fully integrated chip-based quantum computing platform. Our unique chips-scale quantum architecture delivers unparalleled scope for commercial scalability. We have partnered with world-class quantum systems developers, quantum algorithm teams, and visionary enterprise clients to build quantum computers that will herald a new era in computational power.

You will join a team of experienced executives and scientists with a varied background in quantum technologies and superconductivity. We have established an international presence with facilities in New York, London, and Naples, creating a truly diverse and unique team atmosphere. You will work with our international teams and partners to build a quantum computing platform designed to provide solutions for the ground-breaking challenges faced by our customers; from new drug modelling and building longer-lasting battery technologies, to advanced machine learning.

We are offering a full-time position with highly competitive salary and company benefits including equity options. For more info about SEEQC, head to seeqc.com

About your role:

Support work in firmware development by working closely with quantum test engineers, contributing to the development of control software libraries and augmenting hardware capabilities. Responsibilities:

• Support development of control firmware.

• Support integration within internal software stack, and with external partners.

• Develop systems and drivers for conventional and digital control of superconducting qubits.

• Improve hardware capabilities through augmentation of the fast classical layer. Required experience:

• BS or MS in computer science, electrical engineering, physics, or related field

• Software development best practices: code design development, unit tests, version control, software life cycle (releases, bugfix)

Required experience

• BS or MS in computer science, electrical engineering, physics, or related field

• Software development best practices: code design development, unit tests, version control, software life cycle (releases, bugfix)

• Experienced in python development

• Experience with writing and testing instrument drivers for RF or digital lab equipment.

• Previous experience in a team-based software development environment, familiarity with task management software such as Wrike/MSProject/Jira.

• Experience in cross-platform integration (Windows, linux, MacOS) 

Preferred additional experience:

• Hands-on experience with RF equipment (RF sources, RF ADCs and DACs, Network/Spectrum Analyzers), or any electronics lab-based instruments

• Experience with FPGA programming (e.g. VHDL, Verilog, Migen)

• Exposure to operating systems and C development

• Previous experience in quantum information, qubit characterizations, or microwave engineering

• Exposure to cloud-based APIs and cloud architecture

• Exposure to a full stack product, from UI/UX, to database, network connectivity, security and core server-side software components