Senior Advanced Software Engineer

Quantinuum

Sr Advanced Software Engineer developing software solutions for quantum computing at Quantinuum. Collaborating with scientists to enhance trapped ion R&D systems in hybrid work environment.

Posted 5/5/2026full-timeBroomfield • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $145,000 - $181,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

DockerGrafanaKubernetesLinuxPostgresPythonRabbitMQRedisRust

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

C/C++PythonRustsoftware testingsoftware deploymentcalibration routinesquantum hardwareintegration of hardware and softwareproblem solvingdevelopment for Linux and Windows

Soft Skills

communicationinterpersonal skillscollaborationinnovationdocumentation

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeMaster’s degreeDoctorate degree