Staff Software Engineer, Observability/Site Reliability
PsiQuantum1 day ago
Base Salary
$165k - $277k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design and implement data systems and large-scale distributed storage systems, especially graph databases.
- Scale and extend core database systems to support the increasing size and complexity of PsiQuantum’s computing systems.
- Participate in design and code reviews.
- Collaborate with software, hardware, and research teams.
- Test and maintain database software.
- Champion strong software development practices.
Requirements
- 15+ years of experience with Python or C++ in a system software context.
- Experience designing and implementing large-scale distributed storage systems, with an emphasis on graph databases.
- A proven record of developing and shipping reliable, performant software in a high-scale or mission-critical context.
- A bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline is preferred, or equivalent experience.
- Experience with graph database systems such as Nebula, neo4j, or Gravlax is a preferred qualification.
- Experience in high-performance computing, data design, computer architecture, high-performance networking, and highly scalable distributed systems is preferred.
- A PhD in a related technical discipline is a plus but not required.
Benefits
- Competitive health coverage for employees and dependents.
- 401(k) with company match, equity grants, and financial wellness tools.
- Wellness benefits, family support programs, life and disability insurance.
- Paid leave programs, company-designated paid holidays, discretionary time off, and an end-of-year company shutdown.
- Full-time roles are eligible for equity and benefits; benefits may vary by location, role, employment status, and eligibility requirements.
- The role may be filled in one of four U.S. geographic zones, with compensation varying by location.
About PsiQuantum
PsiQuantum builds photonic quantum computers designed to achieve fault-tolerant, million‑qubit scale, and develops algorithms and software for commercial use. The privately held company is headquartered in Palo Alto, and in 2024 announced government-funded projects to build utility-scale systems in Brisbane and Chicago. It collaborates with enterprise and defense customers, with publicly named partners including Lockheed Martin, Mercedes‑Benz, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Mitsubishi Chemical.