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Senior Software Engineer

@ Infleqtion
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Louisville, Colorado, United States
$106k-$141k/yrHybridFull Time
Responsibilities:leading software, coordinating teams, planning milestones
Requirements Summary:4+ years software engineering; Python/JavaScript/TypeScript; React/Next.js; FastAPI; embedded concepts; leadership; Git/Jira/CI/CD; collaboration with hardware teams.
Technical Tools Mentioned:React, Next.js, Python, FastAPI, Git, Jira, CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, Automated Testing
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Description

Infleqtion is on a mission to commercialize atom-based quantum technologies that deliver orders-of-magnitude improvements in sensing and computing applications. As a deep-tech startup, we embrace a results-driven, fast-paced, and customer-focused approach to innovation.  

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead the development and productization of our software systems that interface with cutting-edge quantum and embedded hardware. This role focuses on full-stack software engineering, team leadership, and the establishment of strong software engineering practices. 

While a physics background is not required, familiarity with physical systems or scientific instrumentation will be helpful. The ideal candidate is a software engineer first, with strong embedded systems awareness and proven leadership in modern software development environments. 

Role and responsibilities 

  • Leadership & Coordination of global software development efforts for quantum sensing products 
  • Serve as technical lead for the software engineering team, guiding day-to-day operations and development priorities. 
  • Collaborate with project managers and technical leads to plan and execute development milestones. 
  • Lead daily stand-up meetings, manage the Jira board, and ensure timely completion of sprint goals. 
  • Oversee and enforce software engineering best practices, including code reviews, testing standards, documentation, and CI/CD processes. 
  • Act as the liaison between the software engineering team and the broader multidisciplinary project team. 
  • Software Development 
  • Lead development of the frontend application built with React/Next.js, ensuring high performance, maintainability, and scalability. 
  • Own the backend REST API written in Python (FastAPI), ensuring robust integration with hardware control and middleware layers. 
  • Contribute to integration with Rust-based middleware and/or driver software used for device control. 
  • Collaborate with embedded systems engineers to ensure seamless interaction between software and hardware components. 
  • Participate in architecture discussions and contribute to technical design documentation. 
  • Support the transition of projects from prototype to production-ready systems.