Embedded Software Engineer

At Universal Quantum we aim to make the world a better place by developing new computer technology. Together, we are creating truly impactful quantum computers. Our machines will be capable of solving problems until now considered impossible, with applications ranging across a broad range of industries including healthcare, materials and aerospace. We are looking to hire an Embedded Software Engineer to develop firmware and middleware for our quantum processors. Passionate about helping create technologies which can change the world? We may be the right place for you, so get in touch! 

What You’ll Accomplish:

• Design, develop, integrate, and test software to operate quantum computing hardware  
• Work on use cases, analyse issues, investigate, create and communicate solutions, and lead development of components within our software stack  
• Benchmark, profile and optimize Quantum Computing processes, algorithms and software  
• Work with a multidisciplinary team of electronic engineers, physicists, hardware designers and software developers  
• Evaluate and document the systems you help design, build, and maintain  
• Take responsibility for major features within the Quantum Computing Software Stack 

Requirements

The 3 Most Critical Attributes We'll Use to Compare Candidates: 

1. Solid programming experience in C, C++, Python or Rust  
2. Experience designing, developing, debugging, testing, maintaining, and profiling commercial-quality embedded software  
3. Collaborative team player with good communication skills  

Must-have Skills: 

• 3+ years of experience designing, developing, debugging, testing, maintaining, and profiling software using C, C++, or Rust 
• Writing readable, high-integrity, efficient, and well-documented code  
• Embedded Linux experience, including developing device drivers and interfacing with third-party components 

• Experience writing software to interface with FPGA / ASIC  
• Experience with Python 
• Designing low-level schedulers for time alignment of hardware operation  
• Experience with common communication interfaces and protocols (I2C, SPI, USB, ETH, TCP/UDP)  
• Familiarity with Git and experience with collaborative design and development, and code reviews  
• Pragmatic approach to decision-making and design choices  
• Previous experience in start-ups or dynamic work environments 

Nice-to-have Skills: 

• Experience working with standard lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analysers, signal generators)  
• Experience with RF testing and DSP concepts 
• Bachelor’s/Master's degree in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering or a related discipline  

Please feel encouraged to apply even if you don't match all the requirements of our job description. We would love to receive your application even if you think you're only a partial match.

Benefits

Competitive salary, equity options, an unlimited paid holiday allowance, flexible working options, a 10% matching pension, a generous parental support policy, private health/dental insurance, personal development budget, a group life insurance and relocation support.

We are committed to nurturing diversity and inclusion
At Universal Quantum, we're passionate about working with and for all kinds of minds. As a proud signatory of the Tech Talent Charter (TTC), we have made a number of formal commitments to help to hold ourselves accountable to both our team and peers. This includes pledging to collaborate and share best practices with others, to continuously develop plans to drive inclusion across our business, and to collect and share our diversity data annually. We welcome team members from all backgrounds, and work to create an environment where everyone can flourish freely.