About The Role and Team

The role will require the individual to maintain and develop software for efficient data acquisition and analysis for use by members of the measurement teams within the company, and include software which interfaces with test and measurement hardware. The role sits within the Intelligent Automation team, whose goal is to transform the automation of key parts of both the characterisation and operation of the quantum processor and its constituent parts. No background in quantum physics is required.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to be an early employee at a start-up shaping the future of quantum computing. Being a small team and having a flat structure, this is a great opportunity to contribute to new developments within the field. There are vast opportunities for professional growth and to make an impact within the company.

Our Team

Since 2021 our team has been listed every year in the “Top 100 Startups worth watching” in the EE Times, and our technology breakthroughs have been featured in The Telegraph, BBC and the New Statesman. Our founders are internationally renowned researchers from UCL and Oxford University who have pioneered the development of qubits and quantum computing architectures. Our chairman is the co-founder of Cadence and Synopsys, the two leading companies in the area of Electronic Design Automation. We’re backed by a team of top-tier investors including Bosch Ventures, Porsche SE, Sony Innovation Fund, Oxford Sciences Innovations, INKEF Capital and Octopus Ventures, and we have so far raised over £62 million in equity and grant funding.

We bring together the brightest quantum engineers, integrated circuit (IC) engineers, quantum computing theoreticians and software engineers to create a unique, world-leading team, working together closely to maximise our combined expertise. Our collaborative and interdisciplinary culture is an ideal fit for anyone who thrives in a cutting-edge research and development environment focused on tackling big challenges and contributing to the development of scalable quantum computers based on silicon technology.

Our team of 60+ is based in Oxford and London, with a centre of mass in our Islington lab.

Functions of the Role

Maintaining and expanding existing software libraries for experiment and instrument control
Managing the tracking of feature requests, issues and bugs to ensure their resolution
Improving code health for existing software libraries including refactoring, test development and documentation
Supporting experimentalists in correct use of software for measurements and analysis
Working with hardware experts to understand requirements and scope out and develop new features
Supporting best practice in the use of software repositories for measurement and analysis tools for use by members of the measurement teams

Experience - Essentials

Top tier education, minimum 2.1 in Computer Science or closely related discipline
Expert Python user with at least 2 years’ experience in industry
Expert in git, version control and software best practices
A desire to work closely with end users
Strong collaborative approach with good communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently to achieve goals

Experience - Desirable

Familiarity with C, assembly and/or C++
Experience in the development of software interfaces to hardware/instrumentation
Understanding of good software design principles and design for usability
Experience working with scientific researchers who are not expert programmers
Experience in software validation and preparation of technical reports and presentations

Application Process

Initial screening interview with Talent Team and team member (30 mins)
Interview with team member (15 mins)
Take-home coding exercise (2 hours)
Interview with hiring manager + panel

Benefits

Be part of a creative, world-leading team
Competitive salary and share options scheme
Contributory pension scheme
Choose your own laptop/kit
Life Assurance
Cycle-to-work Scheme
Flexible working
Central London location

EEO Statement

Quantum Motion is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate based on age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, colour, religion, disability status, marital status, pregnancy, gender reassignment, religion or any other protected characteristics covered by the Equality Act 2010.

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