Sr Advanced Software Engineer - 812 in Broomfield, Colorado at Quantinuum

We are seeking a Sr Advanced Software Engineer in our Broomfield, CO location to be a force multiplier working side-by-side with scientists in the lab to develop software solutions that improve robustness, automation, and throughput of trapped ion R&D systems. The ideal candidate will have experience developing software solutions for rapid-pace R&D environments in quantum science.

Quantinuum believes that employees work better, more efficiently and more collaboratively in close proximity to other employees, where ideas can be exchanged readily, and decisions can be made more quickly for the benefit of the Company and our customers. All employees should work at their assigned location; however, this role may offer the opportunity to work remotely up to 2 days per week, with approval.

• Improve robustness, automation, and throughput of trapped ion R&D systems.
• Develop and integrate advanced calibration routines for quantum hardware.
• Identify inefficiencies and create innovative software solutions to solve them.
• Collaborate with a diverse team including physicists and other engineering disciplines.

• Bachelor's degree minimum
• 5+ years of experience (including graduate experience) in an engineering lab or R&D environment.
• Due to national security requirements imposed by the U.S. Government, candidates for this position must not be a People's Republic of China national or Russian national unless the candidate is also a U.S. citizen.
• Due to Contractual requirements, must be a U.S. Person. defined as, U.S. citizen permanent resident or green card holder, workers granted asylum or refugee status

• Master’s or Doctorate degree in computer science, physics, or a field related to quantum computing.
• Experience working with multiple different programming languages, for example C/C++, Python, or Rust.
• Experience integrating a diverse set of components, including hardware and software, particularly in fast-paced or laboratory environments.
• Knowledge of virtualization technologies such as Git, Docker, Kubernetes and Rancher.
• Ability to solve complex problems and clearly document/communicate your solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
• Familiarity with Redis, PostgreSQL, Influx, Grafana, Telegraf, RabbitMQ.
• Proficiency with software testing and deployment tools.
• Proficiency in developing software for both Linux and Windows environments.

Compensation & Benefits:

Non-Incentive Eligible

The pay range for this role is $145,000 – $181,000 annually. Actual compensation within this range may vary based on the candidate’s skills, educational background, professional experience, and unique qualifications for the role.

Quantinuum is the world leader in quantum computing. The company’s quantum systems deliver the highest performance across all industry benchmarks. Quantinuum’s over 650 employees, including 400+ scientists and engineers, across the US, UK, Germany, and Japan, are driving the quantum computing revolution.

By uniting best-in-class software with high-fidelity hardware, our integrated full-stack approach is accelerating the path to practical quantum computing and scaling its impact across multiple industries.

By joining Quantinuum, you’ll be at the forefront of this transformative revolution, shaping the future of quantum computing, pushing the limits of technology, and making the impossible possible.

A competitive salary and innovative, game-changing work

Flexible work schedule

Employer subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) match for student loan repayment benefit

Equity, 401k retirement savings plan + 12 Paid holidays and generous vacation + sick time

Paid parental leave

Employee discounts

Quantinuum is an equal opportunity employer. You will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis, there is no application deadline for this position.