At Universal Quantum we aim to make the world a better place by engineering the future of computing. Together, we are creating truly impactful quantum computers. Our machines will be capable of solving problems until now considered impossible, with applications ranging across a broad range of industries including healthcare, materials and aerospace.

We are looking to hire a UX/SDK Software Engineer (f/m/d) to design, develop and maintain software components and user interfaces for our algorithm development tools. Passionate about helping create technologies which can change the world? We may be the right place for you so get in touch! 

What You’ll Accomplish: 

Join our talented and enthusiastic team of scientists and engineers in designing our next generation of development environment

Take ownership of key components in our algorithm development pipeline, and work closely with the quantum algorithm team to streamline and optimise their workflows

Write reliable, well-documented, and high-quality software

Build intuitive and user-friendly software tools and libraries to be used by internal and external developer teams

Support testing, validation and deployment of various models and simulations to UQ’s HPC and/or cloud servers

Develop a deep understanding of the trade-offs associated with design choices across UQ’s quantum algorithms, compilation stack and hardware processes

Requirements

The 3 Most Critical Attributes We'll Use to Compare Candidates

Solid programming experience in languages such as C/C++, Rust, Python across the software stack and targeting multiple platforms
Experience in designing, developing, debugging, testing, maintaining, and profiling commercial-quality software
Collaborative team player with good communication skills

Must-have Skills

5+ years of experience in delivering commercial-quality software from hardware to end-user interfaces

Experience with custom SDKs and developer tooling

Polyglot with extensive experience in Python and at least one of C/C++, or Rust

Writing readable, dependable, efficient, and well-documented code

Pragmatic approach to decision making and design choices

Previous experience in start-ups or fast-paced dynamic work environments

Nice-to-have Skills

Experience with quantum computing, Qiskit, OpenQASM

Experience with HPC, acceleration, and parallelization

Experience of working with cloud platforms such as Azure/GCP/AWS
Experience with web services or UI frameworks
Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in computer science, electronic engineering, or a related discipline

Please feel encouraged to apply even if you don't match all the requirements of our job description. We would love to receive your application even if you think you're only a partial match

Benefits

Competitive salary, equity options, flexible paid holiday allowance, direct insurance pension with 50% employer contributions, group life insurance, job ticket/Deutschlandticket, supplemental health insurance, hybrid and flexible working, personal development budget and a relocation allowance.

We are committed to nurturing diversity and inclusion At Universal Quantum, we’re passionate about working with and for all kinds of minds. We are committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, and we hold ourselves accountable through continuous improvement, transparency, and the way we design our hiring and working practices. We welcome team members from all backgrounds and actively work to ensure everyone can flourish.

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