Staff Software Engineer (Runtime)

About IonQ

Join Oxford Ionics/IonQ as a Staff Software Engineer (Runtime) and play a crucial role in shaping the core libraries and execution environment of our quantum computers. You will work closely with experimental scientists, develop abstractions over real-time control hardware, and contribute to the success of building utility-scale quantum computers. Strong programming skills in a systems programming language and experience with software system design are required.

Collaborating with experimental scientists to implement real-time control system behaviors and provide necessary abstractions for experiments.

Responsibilities

• Developing abstractions over real-time control hardware and supporting the effective delivery of a control system capable of driving ions with precision.

Requirements

• Interfacing with system orchestration, non-realtime control, and compiler teams to ensure seamless integration with the wider software architecture.
• Have developed excellent communication skills both within the context of software and across disciplines
• Are used to maintaining and producing high quality code reviews and appropriate testing
• Have experience with real-time linux or embedded systems or another low-latency computing environment
• Are eager to learn and develop your skills

Have an interest in or experience with Rust

• Have a desire to maximise impact through quick iteration and short cycles of learning and improvement
• Have strong programming skills in one or more mainstream programming languages
• Have experience with a systems programming programming
• Are comfortable working with rapidly evolving requirements
• To be successful, you will need strong programming skills in a systems programming language, experience with software system design, and a desire to produce high quality code appropriate to a real-time environment. We’re looking for someone who can quickly iterate on low-level code in a collaborative, cross-disciplinary, environment and contribute effectively within a fast moving, highly technical team