Infleqtion is on a mission to commercialize atom-based quantum technologies that deliver orders-of-magnitude improvements in sensing and computing applications. We are seeking self-motivated, energetic individuals with exceptional problem-solving and technical skills to help drive our Quantum Computing mission forward. At Infleqtion we embrace a startup mentality driven by results, urgency, and customer-focused innovation:<ul> <li>We break down barriers between disciplines, stepping in wherever we can make the biggest impact.</li> <li>We thrive in uncertainty, embracing challenges as opportunities.</li> <li>We move quickly to prototype while never losing sight of the critical importance of systems engineering process and attention to detail.</li> <li>We take bold, calculated risks to drive progress.</li> </ul>We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the team building the control system software for Infleqtion’s quantum computers. The ideal candidate is an experienced backend engineer with a strong background in creating robust and scalable scientific applications. You will play a crucial role in designing, building, and maintaining backend services and control systems that drive our neutral atom quantum machines.<h3>JOB RESPONSIBILITIES</h3>The duties and responsibilities outlined below include essential functions of the role. Depending on business needs, this role may perform a combination of some or all of the following duties. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time. <ul> <li>Design, develop, and deploy reliable, maintainable, scalable, and fault-tolerant backend services and frameworks that control and calibrate our neutral atom quantum computers.</li> <li>Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including scientists, opto-mechanical engineers, and electrical engineers, to solve complex problems and deliver high-quality software solutions.</li> <li>Empower interdisciplinary teams to create the tools they need by teaching engineering and programming best practices.</li> <li>Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering their growth and enhancing the teams technical expertise.</li> <li>Lead code and design reviews, upholding engineering best practices and promoting a culture of quality and collaboration.</li> <li>Support and debug all layers of the control stack from real-time embedded kernels to distributed services.</li> <li>Advocate for and implement innovative software development methodologies and tools to improve team efficiency and product quality.</li> </ul><ul> <li>Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Physics or related field and a minimum of 5 years prior work experience</li> <li>Experience with Python and at least one compiled language, with a desire to learn and work in Rust</li> <li>Experience with Linux and virtualization technologies like Docker</li> <li>Good verbal and written communication skills, able to effectively share information with technical and non-technical staff</li> <li>Good collaboration skills, able to work in a team environment where engagement and participation are an expected part of successful job performance</li> <li>Skilled in typical software engineering disciplines: testing, debugging, revision control, error-handling, readability, documentation, general code health, etc.</li> <li>Desire to constantly improve and learn inside and outside of expertise</li> </ul><h3>PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:</h3><ul> <li>Domain-specific experience in statistics, machine learning, or AMO physics</li> <li>Experience with Numpy, Scipy, and Pytorch</li> <li>Experience with image analysis, emphasis on realtime object detection</li> <li>Experience with databases (relational and non-relational) including but not limited to timeseries data, SQL, and ETL processes</li> <li>Experience creating CI/CD pipelines, and Python package creation with C or Rust extensions</li> </ul>

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