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Your role in the team
- As a Senior Software Developer, you will be leading the development of the AQT software stack.
- Your main focus will be developing state-of-the-art software and creating new features for AQT's quantum computers, integrating established tools and software frameworks for optimal systems operation.
- You will closely collaborate with stakeholders from operations, research, and engineering to identify, implement, and enable them to leverage the new software features.
- You will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects simultaneously.
- This may include contributing to the development of internal tools and infrastructure to support the company's overall goals, participating in research and planning work as well as software architecture design.
- As a Senior Software Developer, you will be at the forefront of the quantum computing industry, pushing the boundaries of what is possible with cutting-edge technologies.
- Design, develop, test, and maintain control software for AQT quantum computing systems and devices.
- Implement software features spanning the stack from embedded control to user-facing APIs, including coding, debugging, documentation, and automated testing.
- Use real-time control frameworks (e.g., on an FPGA or SoC systems) to build tools for programming and executing quantum circuits on quantum hardware.
- Collaborate closely with hardware, system, and quantum engineers to ensure seamless integration of software and hardware components.
- Develop new feature concepts, prototypes, and integrate them into operational software environments.
- Perform code reviews and uphold best practices in software design and development.
- Support DevOps processes across the software development life cycle.
- Contribute to continuous improvement in both technical and team practices.
Our expectations of you
Qualifications
- Familiarity with version control systems, CI/CD pipelines, and state-of-the-art development workflows.
- Exposure to FPGAs, HDLs (e.g., Migen), or compiler technology (e.g., LLVM) is advantageous.
- Background in quantum physics and understanding of quantum computing concepts is a plus.
- Excellent analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
- Comfortable working in a highly collaborative, fast-paced, and multidisciplinary team environment.
- Strong communication skills in both spoken and written English.
Experience
- 3+ years of experience in software development, ideally including embedded or systems-level experience.
- MSc (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field.
- Strong proficiency in Python and/or Rust and experience with modern libraries and tools.
- Experience or strong interest in embedded systems, real-time control (e.g., quantum control frameworks like ARTIQ), or digital signal processing is beneficial.
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About your employer
AQT was founded by the three quantum physicists Rainer Blatt, Peter Zoller and Thomas Monz and has specialized in developing ion trap quantum computers.
- Established Company
- Onsite
- Internet, IT, Telecommunication
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