Software Engineer

Quantum Computing

Hoboken, NJ

Full Time

Senior

3 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

Quantum Computing Inc. (QCi) is an innovative, integrated photonics and quantum optics technology company that provides accessible and affordable quantum machines to the world today. QCi's products are designed to operate at room temperature and low power at an affordable cost. The Company's portfolio of core technologies and products offer unique capabilities in the areas of high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity, as well as remote sensing applications. QCi thrives on collaboration, with a startup environment fostering autonomy, open communication, and continuous feedback. The company values work-life balance and emphasizes the importance of balancing personal priorities with team objectives. The role involves supporting hardware teams with software interfaces, APIs, and client libraries to enable testing, automation, and integration.

Key Responsibilities

Design and implement software interfaces between hardware systems and cloud/backend services.
Build and maintain APIs, SDKs, client tools and documentation.
Write efficient, reliable C++ for low-latency communication and protocol handling.
Build Python tooling and services for automation, validation, and diagnostics.
Collaborate closely with hardware, firmware, and systems teams to define interface requirements.
Monitor system health, debug complex issues, and improve system robustness.

Requirements

6+ years of experience in software engineering.
Proficient in C++ (C++11 or later) and Python.
Experience building APIs and client libraries that interact with hardware or embedded systems.
Familiarity with protocols (e.g., UART, SPI, gRPC, REST), and hardware/software integration.
Strong understanding of performance tuning and fault-tolerant design.
Experience working in cross-functional engineering teams.