Infleqtion delivers high-value quantum information precisely where it is needed. By operating at the Edge, our software-configured, quantum-enabled products deliver unmatched levels of precision and power, generating streams of high-value information for commercial organizations, the United States, and allied governments. With 16 years of ColdQuanta's pioneering quantum research as our foundation, our hardware products and AI-powered solutions address critical market needs in PNT, global communication security and efficiency, resilient energy distribution, and accelerated quantum computing. We currently have offices in Austin, TX; Boulder, CO; Chicago, IL; Louisville, CO; Madison, WI; Melbourne, AU; and Oxford, UK. Learn how Infleqtion is revolutionizing how we communicate, navigate, and discover at www.infleqtion.com.

Location

This position is a full-time position and is based in our Oxford, England office.

Position Summary

Infleqtion UK is seeking a dedicated Software Engineer to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in the pursuit of advancing quantum technologies beyond the confines of the laboratory and into practical, real-world applications. As a member of our team, you will leverage your expertise to design and implement software solutions for user interfaces and automated protocols, enabling seamless interaction with Infleqtion's cutting-edge quantum products. This role necessitates a robust skill set and a proven track record of working within a dynamic team of engineers and scientists, thriving in a fast-paced environment. Your analytical and problem-solving acumen will be pivotal in shaping, implementing, and operating atom-based quantum technologies, including inertial navigation systems, radiofrequency sensors, and atomic clocks. This position is primarily based on-site in Oxfordshire, UK.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop intuitive Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs) for user interactions with sophisticated scientific instruments and hardware
• Implement communication protocols to interface with a wide array of remote peripherals, including RS232, GPIB, USB, Ethernet, and more
• Create high-level system protocols for the safe control and monitoring of scientific instruments
• Provide comprehensive support to users through regular training, documentation, testing, troubleshooting, and bug fixing
• Implement robust logging and continuous monitoring of instrument status
• Contribute to defining the software roadmap and explore technologies for future product development
• Uphold a professional software codebase and oversee product lifecycle management within a Git-based software development platform
• Manage technical priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.
  
  

Requirements

• Substantial experience in software development within a commercial or research setting
• Proven expertise in developing GUI software applications for scientific instruments using languages such as Python, C#, or other high-level programming languages
• Proficiency in developing software interfaces for hardware peripherals and systems
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with scientists and engineers to implement tailored user interfaces
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment with loosely defined requirements
• Proficiency in software development using version control workflows, especially Git
• Proficiency in implementing communication protocols with hardware using information from manuals and embedded system source code
• Ability to develop applications on both Windows and Linux platforms
  
  

DESIRABLE

• Experience in developing user interfaces with PyQt
• Familiarity with instrument interfacing using VISA, SCIPY, COM, MQ etc
• Experience in building software from the ground up
• Ability to develop solutions in Linux and Windows.
• Proficiency in Linux device driver implementation.
  
  

Benefits

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

• Competitive salary
• Unlimited PTO
• Generous company pension contribution
• Cycle to work and Technology schemes
• Incentive Stock Option Plan