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As a Senior Embedded Software Development Engineer in the Quantum Systems organization, you will develop core embedded software for custom quantum readout instruments. You will build high-performance userspace C++ services that interface directly with FPGA and SoC hardware to operate and measure topological qubits. Your daily responsibilities include designing data pipelines using DMA, implementing MMIO and interrupt interfaces, and developing networked multi-client services with binary protocols. To ensure reliability, you will implement telemetry, health monitoring, and simulation modes for CI testing. The role requires expertise in C++17, Linux systems programming, and ARM platforms like Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+. You will also utilize Python for automation and AI tools to accelerate development. This work addresses the critical challenge of creating robust, repeatable instrument platforms at the hardware-software boundary within the field of quantum information technology.
Design, develop, and maintain C++ services that control and operate quantum readout instruments.
Build and optimize near-real-time data pipelines from FPGA/SoC hardware using DMA and buffering strategies.
Implement and debug hardware-software interfaces using Memory-Mapped I/O (MMIO), interrupts, and driver APIs.
Develop networked C++ services supporting multiple concurrent clients and versioned binary protocols.
Design telemetry, logging, and health monitoring systems to ensure the reliability of remote instruments.
Create simulation and mock modes for hardware-dependent code to support CI and testing.
Use AI tools to accelerate development tasks such as performance modeling and log triage.
What we're looking for
A Doctorate in Physics or Engineering with 1+ years of experience, a Master's with 4+ years, or a Bachelor's with 6+ years is required.
Equivalent experience to the specified degree and experience combinations is accepted.
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer, and government security screening requirements including citizenship verification for export-controlled information.
Ability to leverage AI tools for innovation, performance modeling, and task automation.
Familiarity with designing and building AI agents or copilots to assist in development and knowledge retrieval.
5+ years of C++ development experience (C++17 or later) with proficiency in modern design and memory management (preferred).
Experience developing Linux userspace software, multi-threaded systems, and hardware interfaces using MMIO or DMA (preferred).
Master's Degree in Physics, Engineering, or related field AND 4+ years.