Sr. Embedded Software Engineer - 338

Science Led, Enterprise Driven – Accelerating Quantum Computing. Quantinuum is the world’s largest integrated quantum company, pioneering powerful quantum computers and advanced software solutions. Quantinuum’s technology drives breakthroughs in materials discovery, cybersecurity, and next-gen quantum AI. With approximately 500 employees, including 370+ scientists and engineers, Quantinuum leads the quantum computing revolution across continents.

We are seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to be a member of the team developing the next generation control system used on our Apollo series Quantum Computers. For this role, we are seeking software or electrical engineers with expertise in embedded software development, a solid understanding of control hardware, and experience working in a lab environment. This position allows for some work from home but will be primarily on site at our Broomfield, Colorado location.

• Work in an R&D and rapid prototyping environment
• Design, develop, code, test, and debug embedded software developed for FPGA based Quantum computer control hardware
• Collaborate with scientists and engineers to develop new concepts and technologies used to control quantum computers
• Work closely with FPGA developers to implement these concepts then validate them on internal developmental testbeds
• Evaluate new software and hardware technologies to improve the control of Quantum Computers
• Successfully complete projects on-time with limited supervision

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum 6+ years of experience in embedded software development.
• Minimum 4+ years of experience working in an R&D and rapid prototyping environment

• Masters/PhD degree in Software or Electrical Engineering or related field preferred
• 8+ years of industry experience in an engineering or R&D environment preferred
• Proficiency in C/C++ and Python programming languages
• Experience developing embedded software for SoC FPGA’s using embedded Linux
• Effective communication skills both written and verbal
• Experience writing low-level device drivers for various interfaces (SPI, I2C, High Speed serial, Etc.)
• Prior experience configuring and writing embedded software for Xilinx MPSoC FPGAs using Xilinx Vitis SDK
• Strong interest in learning about new hardware & software tools. Must be an enthusiastic problem solver!
• Ability to use typical lab equipment like Oscilloscopes, DMM, JTAG devices, logic analyzers, etc.
• Basic understanding of HDL’s including Verilog, System Verilog, or VHDL

Compensation & Benefits: Estimated Total Wage: $141,000 - $177,000. A competitive salary and innovative, game-changing work. Flexible work schedule. 401(k) match for student loan repayment benefit. Employer subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance. Equity, 401k retirement savings plan + 12 Paid holidays and generous vacation + sick time. Paid parental leave. Employee discounts.

Quantinuum is an equal opportunity employer. You will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.