Software Automation Engineer - Quantum Computing # 26-26965

USTech Solutions • Hillsboro, OR

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About The Position

The Software Automation Engineer will advance the software infrastructure used to characterize, calibrate, and operate next-generation quantum computing hardware based on semiconductor spin qubits. Working with experimental physicists, engineers, and researchers, the role develops automation solutions for complex quantum-device measurements and supports the efficiency, reliability, and scalability of processor bring-up and experimentation. It is suited to an engineer who enjoys technical challenges in a dynamic R&D environment where requirements evolve with scientific discovery.

Requirements

• 7+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in Python and scientific computing libraries such as NumPy, SciPy, NetworkX, or similar.
• Experience developing software for measurement systems, hardware control, laboratory automation, or related engineering environments.
• Experience designing and maintaining automated test frameworks and comprehensive test suites.
• Proficiency using Git and modern software development practices.
• Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and root cause analysis skills.
• Ability to independently evaluate requirements and develop effective technical solutions.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across technical disciplines.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with graph-based algorithms, workflow orchestration, or distributed systems.
• Exposure to parallel computing, scientific instrumentation, or hardware-software integration.
• Experience processing, analyzing, or visualizing scientific or engineering data.
• Background in mathematics, physics, or other quantitative disciplines.
• Experience working in research, laboratory, semiconductor, or emerging technology environments.
• Knowledge of quantum-computing concepts.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain software frameworks that automate quantum-device calibration and measurement workflows.
• Collaborate with experimental physicists to understand measurement requirements and translate them into robust software solutions.
• Architect and enhance automation systems used to configure, characterize, and optimize quantum-computing hardware.
• Develop tools and diagnostic capabilities to improve system observability, troubleshooting efficiency, and operational reliability.
• Build scalable infrastructure for parallelized measurement execution and increased laboratory throughput.
• Implement well-structured, maintainable, thoroughly tested software that can adapt to evolving research needs.
• Own and deliver software features independently, from requirements gathering and design through implementation and validation.
• Contribute to software best practices, including testing strategies, code reviews, version control, and continuous improvement.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior