Senior Software Engineer, Quantum Processor Control and Orchestration
Neutral-atom quantum computing company in the Boston area
| Employer | Neutral-atom quantum computing company in the Boston area (not named) |
|---|---|
| Location | Boston, MA · On-site |
| Type & level | Full-time · Senior |
| Pay | USD 130k–170k base + equity Source: pay range stated in the source posting |
| Visa path | O-1A fit (senior candidates) |
| Role family | Quantum Software / Compiler Engineer |
About the role
This role builds the software that orchestrates and controls a quantum hardware stack, from real-time control of lasers and FPGAs to configuration, diagnostics and feedback. The engineer works with physicists, systems architects and hardware engineers. The goal is precise, reliable and scalable quantum operations.
What you'll do
- Design software for orchestrating quantum experiments, including pulse sequence generation, device coordination and real-time control.
- Build APIs and middleware connecting hardware control layers such as FPGAs, DACs and timing systems to orchestration software and compilers.
- Implement communication and synchronization protocols across embedded and distributed components.
- Turn experimental requirements from physicists and architects into testable, high-performance features.
- Contribute to diagnostic and calibration routines for hardware validation and performance monitoring.
- Develop tooling for automation, test infrastructure, state management and logging, and take part in system bring-up and integration testing.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, physics or a related field.
- At least 5 years developing software for hardware control, embedded systems or distributed systems.
- Strong Python and/or C/C++ skills, with experience using hardware interfaces such as SPI, I2C, UART and Ethernet.
- Experience with real-time or hardware-in-the-loop control environments.
- Familiarity with timing systems such as PTP and with communication stacks.
- Proficiency in system integration, testing and performance tuning.
Nice to have
- Experience with scientific instrumentation, lab automation or quantum hardware control.
- Familiarity with FPGA systems, DAC/ADC control or pulse sequencing frameworks.
- Exposure to embedded Linux, RTOS or custom firmware.
- Knowledge of calibration, feedback or control loop algorithms.
- Experience on multidisciplinary teams spanning hardware, software and science.
Pay & benefits
USD 130k–170k base + equity. The posting states equity grants for all new hires alongside the base salary. It lists no other benefits.
Pay source: pay range stated in the source posting. Market data, not an offer from O1DMatch.
Visa path
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