About The Role and Team

The role will require the individual to maintain and develop software for efficient data acquisition and analysis for use by members of the measurement teams within the company, and include software which interfaces with test and measurement hardware. The role sits within the Intelligent Automation team, whose goal is to transform the automation of key parts of both the characterisation and operation of the quantum processor and its constituent parts. No background in quantum physics is required. 

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to be an early employee at a start-up shaping the future of quantum computing. Being a small team and having a flat structure, this is a great opportunity to contribute to new developments within the field. There are vast opportunities for professional growth and to make an impact within the company. 

Our Team

Since 2021 our team has been listed every year in the “Top 100 Startups worth watching” in the EE Times, and our technology breakthroughs have been featured in The Telegraph, BBC and the New Statesman. Our founders are internationally renowned researchers from UCL and Oxford University who have pioneered the development of qubits and quantum computing architectures. Our chairman is the co-founder of Cadence and Synopsys, the two leading companies in the area of Electronic Design Automation. We’re backed by a team of top-tier investors including Bosch Ventures, Porsche SE, Sony Innovation Fund, Oxford Sciences Innovations, INKEF Capital and Octopus Ventures, and we have so far raised over £62 million in equity and grant funding.

We bring together the brightest quantum engineers, integrated circuit (IC) engineers, quantum computing theoreticians and software engineers to create a unique, world-leading team, working together closely to maximise our combined expertise. Our collaborative and interdisciplinary culture is an ideal fit for anyone who thrives in a cutting-edge research and development environment focused on tackling big challenges and contributing to the development of scalable quantum computers based on silicon technology.

Our team of 60+ is based in Oxford and London, with a centre of mass in our Islington lab.

Functions of the Role

• Maintaining and expanding existing software libraries for experiment and instrument control

• Managing the tracking of feature requests, issues and bugs to ensure their resolution

• Improving code health for existing software libraries including refactoring, test development and documentation 

• Supporting experimentalists in correct use of software for measurements and analysis

• Working with hardware experts to understand requirements and scope out and develop new features

• Supporting best practice in the use of software repositories for measurement and analysis tools for use by members of the measurement teams 

Experience – Essentials

• Top tier education, minimum 2.1 in Computer Science or closely related discipline

• Expert Python user with at least 2 years’ experience in industry

• Expert in git, version control and software best practices

• A desire to work closely with end users

• Strong collaborative approach with good communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work independently to achieve goals

Experience – Desirable

• Familiarity with C, assembly and/or C++ 

• Experience in the development of software interfaces to hardware/instrumentation

• Understanding of good software design principles and design for usability

• Experience working with scientific researchers who are not expert programmers

• Experience in software validation and preparation of technical reports and presentations    

Application Process

• Initial screening interview with Talent Team and team member (30 mins)

• Interview with team member (15 mins)

• Take-home coding exercise (2 hours)

• Interview with hiring manager + panel

Benefits

• Be part of a creative, world-leading team

• Competitive salary and share options scheme

• Contributory pension scheme

• Choose your own laptop/kit 

• Life Assurance

• Cycle-to-work Scheme 

• Flexible working

• Central London location

EEO Statement

Quantum Motion is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate based on age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, colour, religion, disability status, marital status, pregnancy, gender reassignment, religion or any other protected characteristics covered by the Equality Act 2010.