Job Description

Infleqtion is on a mission to commercialize atom-based quantum technologies that deliver orders-of-magnitude improvements in sensing and computing applications. As a deep-tech startup, we embrace a results-driven, fast-paced, and customer-focused approach to innovation. We are seeking self-motivated, energetic individuals with exceptional problem-solving and technical skills to help drive our Quantum Computing mission forward. We encourage applications from engineers with expertise in real-time embedded software applications , particularly those with experience in precision, high-performance, control systems.

At Infleqtion we embrace a startup mentality driven by results, urgency, and customer-focused innovation:

• We break down barriers between disciplines, stepping in wherever we can make the biggest impact.
• We thrive in uncertainty, embracing challenges as opportunities.
• We move quickly to prototype while never losing sight of the critical importance of systems engineering process and attention to detail.
• We take bold, calculated risks to drive progress.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities outlined below include essential functions of the role. Depending on business needs, this role may perform a combination of some or all of the following duties. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

• Collaborate with physicists and across electrical, software, and opto-mechanical engineering domains to deliver optimal embedded software solutions for quantum applications

• Develop reliable and robust embedded software that leverages high test coverage and CI pipelines to facilitate smooth collaboration with peers and deploy with confidence

• Support hands on tuning and troubleshooting in laboratory and test bench environments

• Build thorough documentation and mathematical models to demonstrate that algorithms, approaches, and signal processing technique meet critical architecture requirements

• Participate in design, code, and data reviews

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science or related field and a minimum of 8 years prior work experience.
• Experience with Rust or experience with compiled languages (C/C++) and desire to learn and work in Rust
• Experience with interpreting datasheets and schematics
• Knowledge of Embedded Linux development in user and kernel space
• Good verbal and written communication skills, able to effectively share information with technical and non-technical staff
• Good collaboration skills, able to work in a team environment where engagement and participation are an expected part of successful job performance
• Skilled in typical software engineering disciplines: testing, revision control, error-handling, readability, documentation, general code health, etc.
• Desire to constantly improve and learn inside and outside of expertise

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Developing for programmable logic targets (especially Xilinx Zynq MPSOC)

• Comfort with low-level development on several processor architectures (ARM Cortex, ARM Application, RISC-V, etc.)

• Embedded Linux OS distribution builds (nix, Yocto, or Buildroot)

• High-performance real time development (bare metal / RTOS)

• Familiarity with common electrical test equipment like oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers

• Familiarity with programmable logic / FPGAs and working with hardware descriptive languages

• Control system architecture and design

Benefits

The targeted salary range for this role is $131,000 to $175,000 on an annualized basis plus eligibility to participate in our annual incentive plan.

In addition to your base compensation, we offer a generous _ Total Rewards _ program which includes:

• 100% company paid Employee coverage for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Short/Long Term Disability insurance programs
• Employer funded Health Savings Account
• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Matching Programs
• Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Flexible Healthcare Savings Account
• Paid FMLA Leave
• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Employer Assistance Program
• Student Loan Repayment

Equal Opportunity

Here you have freedom to embrace your whole self: who you love, your gender identity and expression, skin color, age, appearance, disability, neurodiversity, DNA, military/veteran status, citizenship, and other factors that make up who you are. Your uniqueness is valued, welcomed, and appreciated here. We are dedicated to providing a positive workplace and base all employment decisions on your qualifications, performance, merits, as well as business needs. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Contact Information

If this opportunity interests you and you fit the job description, please submit an application. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability, please feel free to contact us at hr@coldquanta.com.

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