Senior Software Engineering - Machine Learning

Infleqtion is on a mission to commercialize atom-based quantum technologies that deliver orders-of-magnitude improvements in sensing and computing applications. We are seeking self-motivated, energetic individuals with exceptional problem-solving and technical skills to help drive our Quantum Computing mission forward.
At Infleqtion we embrace a startup mentality driven by results, urgency, and customer-focused innovation:

We move quickly to prototype while never losing sight of the critical importance of systems engineering process and attention to detail.
We take bold, calculated risks to drive progress.
We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the team building the control system software for Infleqtion’s quantum computers. The ideal candidate is an experienced backend engineer with a strong background in creating robust and scalable scientific applications. You will play a crucial role in designing, building, and maintaining backend services and control systems that drive our neutral atom quantum machines.
Design, develop, and deploy reliable, maintainable, scalable, and fault-tolerant backend services and frameworks that control and calibrate our neutral atom quantum computers.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including scientists, opto-mechanical engineers, and electrical engineers, to solve complex problems and deliver high-quality software solutions.
Empower interdisciplinary teams to create the tools they need by teaching engineering and programming best practices.
Lead code and design reviews, upholding engineering best practices and promoting a culture of quality and collaboration.
Advocate for and implement innovative software development methodologies and tools to improve team efficiency and product quality.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Physics or related field and a minimum of 5 years prior work experience
Experience with Python and at least one compiled language, with a desire to learn and work in Rust
Experience with Linux and virtualization technologies like Docker
Good collaboration skills, able to work in a team environment where engagement and participation are an expected part of successful job performance
Skilled in typical software engineering disciplines: testing, debugging, revision control, error-handling, readability, documentation, general code health, etc.
Domain-specific experience in statistics, machine learning, or AMO physics
Experience with image analysis, emphasis on realtime object detection
Experience with databases (relational and non-relational) including but not limited to timeseries data, SQL, and ETL processes
Experience creating CI/CD pipelines, and Python package creation with C or Rust extensions

100% company paid Employee coverage for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Short/Long Term Disability insurance programs

• Employer funded Health Savings Account
• Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Flexible Healthcare Savings Account
• Here you have freedom to embrace your whole self: who you love, your gender identity and expression, skin color, age, appearance, disability, neurodiversity, DNA, military/veteran status, citizenship, and other factors that make up who you are. We are dedicated to providing a positive workplace and base all employment decisions on your qualifications, performance, merits, as well as business needs.