Quantum Brilliance Hiring for Snr/Principal Quantum Software Engineer Job at Canberra, Australia Full Time

Quantum Brilliance is the world leader in room-temperature quantum computing using synthetic diamonds. Our unique vision is to make quantum computing available as an everyday technology, from data centres to remote and mobile systems like autonomous robots and satellites. In contrast to quantum computers that fill a room, we are developing quantum accelerators with more compute power than a classical supercomputer but a form-factor smaller than a lunchbox.

Founded in 2019 by leaders in diamond quantum science from the Australian National University, we are a full-stack Australian-German quantum computing company. Our HQs are in Canberra and Stuttgart, with additional locations across Australia and southern Germany. We are working with global technology leaders to develop quantum computing applications, integrate quantum with high-performance computing, solve materials science challenges and develop ultra-precise semiconductor manufacturing and control techniques. We are backed by leading venture-capital funds and major research and technology institutes.

About the role:

We are looking to hire a Snr/Principal Quantum Software Engineer to develop control software for quantum computers and associated R&D activities. The focus of this role is internal lab users of the software, providing a code-base for R&D and as a basis for translation to embedded systems and deployment in QB products. Activities will include

• Architecting software in Python and C++
• Working closely with lab R&D teams to architect and implement control solutions, including providing rapid software prototyping
• Developing and maintaining a well-documented codebase and API
• Providing technical leadership to a small team of quantum engineers, including mentoring in best software engineering practices.

About you:

Strong in software architecting and development, you love the challenge of leading a team and balancing competing requirements of high quality, stable product-level quality software with flexibility for experimental lab work for next-generation products with improved performance and fidelity.

Enjoy learning new fields and concepts. Able to quickly understand higher-level problems and architect clean and concise solutions. Constant focus on maintainability so that more time is spent implementing new functionality to solve new problems and less on legacy.

• PhD is preferred or at a minimum a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Physics or equivalent
• Experience in leading small teams and projects
• Python, C++ software architecting (for both rapid prototyping and extensible, maintanable codebases)
• Experience working in a research or R&D environment
• Ideally also experience working on production pipe code, or demonstrated experience in writing extensible and maintainable codebases
• Expertise in data modelling, analysis and visualisation
• Automation of mechanical and electronic systems
• Understanding of digital signal processing (incl. arbitrary waveform generation)
• Ability to build an understanding of quantum systems and their control
• Ability to independently define and solve problems
• Ability to set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines, and adapt to rapidly changing needs
• Comfortable working in a team and communicating ideas that can be understood by others

In your application, please include both your key technical skills as well as details of any of your publications you would like to highlight.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and are aware that some individuals tend to only apply for jobs when they meet 100% of the criteria. If you think you have what it takes, but don’t necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please still get in touch. We’d love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit!

About an R&D role with Quantum Brilliance:

At Quantum Brilliance, you’ll join a team of experts working to create massive, transformative impact. You’ll join a team of problem-solvers, who are curious and driven to understand and master new things. We pride ourselves on a collaborative environment, where we learn from the unique expertise that each person brings, and support the growth of each team member.

• Working with bright and engaging colleagues, aligned to a common goal. In many academic settings, there are 1-2 people at most working on a particular project. At Quantum Brilliance, there are more people on your project and closely related topics, creating a vibrant environment with lots to learn and share. It also provides an environment to develop your skills in project management and coordination.
• Collaborating with colleagues around the world. We currently have labs in 6 locations across Australia and Germany, and collaborate with leading research institutions and quantum technology companies.
• Continuous learning. You’re expected to keep pace with the state of the art in the field, reading papers and (virtually) attending conferences. If you’re switching fields, you’ll need to rapidly get up to speed with the literature history, something we will help with but that you are expected to drive. There are further exciting learnings in project management, team leadership, and business operations.
• Research leadership. As you complete projects and build your understanding of the company and its R&D programs, you will be increasingly expected to provide input to help shape roadmaps and targets for subsequent R&D projects. This can include pitching projects to follow-up on discoveries made during previous projects.
• Creating IP and patenting your inventions.
• Publishing. We’ll publish from time to time as a company, including technical white papers and scientific papers targeting top-tier (Nature, Science) journals, with authorship following the usual scientific conventions. In contrast to an academic environment, the publishing is driven by strategic considerations rather than as our primary ‘product’.
• Conferences and outreach. We provide opportunities for presenting at and/or participating in conferences, workshops and careers events.
• Lecturing and teaching. You won’t be convening undergrad courses, but you will still have plenty of opportunities to share your knowledge within the team. This can include providing technical leadership and mentoring to other team members, doing projects with brilliant interns, and regular internal technical group meetings.
• Research environment. Our labs are co-located with universities or public research institutions, at sites across Australia and Germany.
• Applying for grants. Depending on your role with QB and the funding/partnership opportunities, this might still be a thing. But there tends to be a much higher success rate, shorter timelines to funding outcomes, and it’s no longer a live-or-die thing for your career.