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The Principal Engineer, Quantum Software Development joins the Outshift team to lead the development of hardware and software for the quantum internet. In this role, you will guide a team of engineers while providing hands-on technical leadership to build distributed systems and ensure flawless hardware-software integration. You will be responsible for developing quantum control, orchestration, and error correction solutions for the Quantum Data Center. The position requires expertise in software architecture, system design, and quantum mechanics. You will utilize Golang and Python to deliver scalable, production-grade applications. Key technical requirements include experience in hardware-software integration, co-design, and noise mitigation strategies. This role focuses on the technical challenges of realizing quantum networking and computing systems, specifically involving entanglement chips and universal quantum switches.
What does a Engineer earn in California?
Median $208000 from 107 postings across 30 companies.
Guide a team of engineers while actively contributing to the architecture and development of quantum software and hardware systems.
Develop and implement distributed systems to ensure flawless hardware-software integration for quantum networking initiatives.
Drive the development of quantum control, orchestration, and error correction solutions.
Influence the technical direction of the Quantum Data Center to realize the vision for the quantum internet.
Design and deliver scalable, production-grade applications using Golang and/or Python.
Maintain hands-on contributions to codebases and system architecture while providing technical leadership.
Lead innovative technology products from early-stage development to commercial readiness.
What we're looking for
Bachelors + 15 years of related experience, or Masters + 12 years, or PhD + 8 years, or equivalent related work experience.
10+ years of experience in software engineering, focusing on software architecture, system design, and distributed systems.
Experience using Golang and/or Python to design and deliver scalable, production-grade applications.
Experience in a technical leadership or people management role while maintaining hands-on contributions to codebases and system architecture.
Experience in hardware-software integration and co-design supported by a foundational understanding of quantum mechanics and complex system architectures.
Sophisticated expertise in quantum control and orchestration for quantum networking or computing systems (preferred).
Direct experience developing and implementing error correction and noise mitigation strategies in quantum environments (preferred).
Advanced degree in Computer Science, Physics, Quantum Engineering, or a related technical field (preferred).
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