CareerPlan

Staff Software Developer [555]

USAFull-time$167k–$230k2026-10-20 → 2026-10-24
HybridSecurity clearance required

Core

Develop core software and infrastructure interacting directly with quantum processors across production and laboratory environments.

Role type

Staff Software Developer (Quantum Systems)

Builds

Software for quantum processor calibration, hardware interfaces, operational infrastructure, system testing, and monitoring.

Domain

Quantum Computing / Hardware-Integrated Systems

Required skills

High-performance compiled languages, multithreading, software architecture, algorithms, concurrency, performance optimization, hardware interfaces, Linux, Git workflows, technical leadership, mentoring

Preferred skills

Physics or engineering background, experience with QPU solvers

Technologies

Linux, Git, compiled programming languages

Responsibilities

Lead technical design and development throughout the full software lifecycle; Design and maintain software for quantum processor calibration and hardware interfaces; Drive software architecture and technical direction; Analyze and optimize existing software for performance and reliability; Mentor and coach developers; Champion software engineering best practices; Participate in on-call rotation for QPU solvers.

Seniority

Staff, technical leadership & mentorship