Senior Software Engineer - Embedded Systems

IonQ•Bothell, WA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer for Embedded Systems. In this role, you’ll be part of a cross-functional team whose mission is to lead IonQ on its journey to build the world’s best quantum computers to solve the world’s most complex problems. The electronic controls software team creates low level embedded software that orchestrates control for our quantum computers. In this role, you will work to expand the control scheduling and control flow of our quantum control system. This role requires working closely with research physicists, hardware engineers, fpga engineers, and other software teams at all stages of the software lifecycle.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience
3+ years experience in software development in one or more general purpose programming languages, with knowledge of at least one systems programming language (e.g. C, C++, Rust)
Experience on embedded hardware
Experience writing deterministic real-time software
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
A love of collaborating in an interdisciplinary environment

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Physics, Math, Computer Science, or related technical field
Experience with compiler software design
Experience with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, or other hardware test equipment

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain and improve software components, systems, and features for embedded device control
Write high-quality, well-tested, production-ready code in Rust and other languages
Collaborate with an experienced interdisciplinary staff
Approach problems pragmatically
Help us continuously improve how we do things
Participate in the development process (planning, reporting, support)