Staff Software Engineer, Control
PsiQuantum1 day ago
Base Salary
$165k - $277k/yr
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement Rust software for controlling photonic quantum computers.
- Design and architect system software for quantum processor control and calibration.
- Participate in software design and code reviews.
- Collaborate with software, hardware, and research teams.
- Test and maintain control software.
- Champion strong software development practices.
Requirements
- 15+ years of experience with Rust or C++ in a system software context.
- Experience architecting and implementing system software for HPC, robotics, AI, quantum computing, semiconductor fabrication, or control systems.
- A proven record of developing and shipping reliable, performant software in high-scale or mission-critical environments.
- A bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline is preferred, or equivalent experience.
- Preferred experience includes high-performance computing, computer architecture, high-performance networking, operating systems, compilers, kernels, ASICs, FPGAs, scalable distributed systems, reliability-critical environments, Nix, or quantum control.
- 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 resources.
- Wellness benefits, family support programs, life and disability insurance.
- Paid leave programs, company-designated holidays, discretionary time off, and an end-of-year company shutdown.
- Full-time role with geographic-zone-based compensation across multiple U.S. locations, including many remote locations; benefit eligibility may vary by location, role, or employment status.
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.