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In this role, you will develop the software that orchestrates and controls our quantum hardware stack-from real-time control of lasers and FPGAs to system-wide configuration, diagnostics, and feedback. Working closely with physicists, systems architects, and hardware engineers, you’ll build the tools and infrastructure that enable precise, reliable, and scalable quantum operations. \nKey Responsibilities \nDesign and implement software systems for orchestrating quantum experiments, including pulse sequence generation, device coordination, and real-time system control. \nDevelop and maintain APIs and middleware that connect hardware control layers (e.g., FPGA, DACs, timing systems) with higher-level orchestration software and compilers. \nImplement reliable communication and synchronization protocols across embedded and distributed system components. \nCollaborate with system architects and physicists to translate experimental requirements into testable, high-performance software features. \nContribute to diagnostic and calibration routines for hardware validation and performance monitoring. \nDevelop tooling to support automation, test infrastructure, system state management, and logging. \nParticipate in system bring-up, integration testing, and cross-disciplinary debugging efforts. \nContribute to software architecture decisions, code reviews, and best practices across the engineering team. \nRequired Qualifications \nBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field. \n5+ years of experience developing software for hardware control, embedded systems, or distributed systems. \nStrong programming skills in Python and/or C/C++, and experience working with hardware interfaces (e.g., SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet). \nExperience with real-time systems or hardware-in-the-loop control environments. \nFamiliarity with timing systems (e.g., PTP), and communication stacks. \nProficiency in system integration, testing, and performance tuning. \nPreferred Qualifications \nExperience with scientific instrumentation, lab automation, or quantum hardware control systems. \nFamiliarity with FPGA systems, DAC/ADC control, or pulse sequencing frameworks. \nExposure to embedded Linux, RTOS, or custom firmware development. \nKnowledge of calibration, feedback, or control loop algorithms. \nExperience in multidisciplinary teams working at the intersection of hardware, software, and science. \n The approximate base salary range for this position is $130,000 - $170,000.\nWe consistently monitor external market data and update base salary ranges accordingly. We determine base compensation decisions on several factors, including as geographic placement, role-specific knowledge, skills, and/or experience. In addition to our base salary offerings, we also provide equity grants for all new hires.\nQuEra is committed to cultivating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We highly value diversity in our current and future employees and do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.","description_format":"text","description_chars":3376,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":5,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Equity"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Professional Services","Science & Engineering","Quantum Science & Computing"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-28T18:53:19Z"}],"liveness":{"score":86,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.86,"p_room":1,"age_days":0,"expected_fill_days":30,"reasons":["conf:2","win:early"],"computed_at":"2026-09-29T03:23:13Z"},"pay":{"stated_usd_annual":170000,"is_top_pay":false},"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/quera-computing-qpu-software-engineer","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/quera-computing-qpu-software-engineer.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-09-29T03:23:13Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":3143,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":1857,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-09-30T00:00:00Z"}}}