Q-CTRL is looking to solve the hardest problems facing quantum technology by improving hardware performance and accelerating pathways to useful quantum computers and other technologies.
Requirements
- 5+ years of backend engineering experience with Python, Rust, C++, or similar.
- A track record of collaborating across research and engineering to solve hard technical challenges.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, ownership-driven mindset.
- Hands-on experience with modern APIs (gRPC, GraphQL, REST).
- Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and infrastructure management.
- Knowledge of database optimization, distributed systems, or microservices.
- Familiarity with Python web frameworks like Django, Flask, or FastAPI.
Responsibilities
- Build impactful systems: Design, develop, and optimize scalable backend applications in Python that power real-world quantum technology.
- Engineer for performance: Create high-efficiency service-to-service communication using modern protocols.
- Bridge science and engineering: Work hand-in-hand with researchers to translate cutting-edge research code into production-ready solutions, while sharing engineering best practices.
- Deliver end-to-end solutions: Partner with product, frontend, and infrastructure teams to ship integrated features used across Q-CTRL’s products.
- Champion quality: Implement and enforce best practices for code quality, security, and operational excellence.
- Solve tough problems: Troubleshoot, optimize, and enhance system performance and reliability at scale.
- Shape reusable architectures: Develop product features that promote flexibility, reuse, and scalability across multiple business cases.
Other
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills across agile, cross-functional groups.
- Ability to work in a flexible and dynamic environment.
- Strong desire to learn and transfer knowledge.
- Personal development and wellness budget.
- Paid parental leave to support you and your loved ones.
