Software Engineer (f/m/d)

At Universal Quantum we aim to make the world a better place by developing a 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 a Software Engineer with focus on embedded 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 of major features within the Quantum Computing Software Stack

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

Solid programming experience in C, C++, or Rust and hands-on experience with Python

Experience designing, developing, debugging, testing, maintaining, and profiling commercial quality embedded software

Collaborative team player with good communication skills

Must-have Skills

5+ years of experience designing, developing, debugging, testing, maintaining, and profiling embedded software using C, and either C++ or Rust

Expertise using Python

Writing readable, high integrity, efficient, and well documented code

Experience with ARM-based microcontroller architectures

Understanding of real-time constraints and time-critical system design

Precision Time Protocol (PTP/IEEE 1588) implementation or integration experience

Designing low-level schedulers for time alignment of hardware operation

Hands-on experience with standard communication interfaces and protocols (I2C, SPI, USB, Ethernet, 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

Bare-metal programming experience

Experience working with standard lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analysers, signal generators)

FPGA development experience (VHDL/Verilog)

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.

Competitive salary, equity options, unlimited paid holiday allowance, direct insurance pension with 50% employer contributions, group life insurance, job ticket/Deutschlandticket, supplemental health insurance, personal development budget and a relocation allowance.

We are committed to nurturing diversity and inclusion At Universal Quantum, we’re passionate about working with and for all kinds of minds. We are committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, and we hold ourselves accountable through continuous improvement, transparency, and the way we design our hiring and working practices. We welcome team members from all backgrounds and actively work to ensure everyone can flourish.