We believe quantum computing will change everything. It will have the power to transform the foundations of giant industries that rely on intensive computation. PsiQuantum is on a mission to build the world’s first useful quantum computer, capable of delivering these transformative results. We know that means it will need 1 million qubits, error correction, a scalable architecture and a data center footprint.
By harnessing the laws of quantum physics, quantum computers can provide exponential performance increases over today’s most powerful supercomputers, offering the potential for extraordinary advances across a broad range of industries including climate, energy, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials design, and many more.
PsiQuantum is uniquely positioned to deliver on the promise of quantum computing years earlier than our competitors. Our architecture is based on photonics which gives us the ability to produce our components using existing high-volume semiconductor manufacturing processes, the same processes that are today producing billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics applications. Since photons don’t feel heat, we can take advantage of existing cryogenic cooling systems, the kind that have been operating at facilities like the Stanford Linear Accelerator (SLAC). And because photons are in fact light, they can move between subsystems at tremendous speed using standard fiber connectivity.
Our team is building a utility scale quantum computer and the software tools needed to build fault tolerant quantum applications. We’re a highly motivated and collaborative group focused on a singular goal - building the world’s first useful quantum computer on the fastest path possible.
There’s much more work to be done and we are looking for exceptional talent to join us on this extraordinary journey!
Job Summary:
Our team is working across the full stack of quantum computing, from hardware design, manufacturing, and packaging through to quantum architecture and quantum algorithms. We are a highly integrated, collaborative group addressing challenges that span across interfaces. The Electronics, Network, Packaging and Software department is chartered to develop and implement data and control flow electronics hardware and software stacks that complement the photonic quantum processing arm.
Responsibilities:
- Lead design, implementation, scaling, and maintenance of control and system software for PsiQuantum's quantum computing systems.
- Interface and collaborate with PsiQuantum’s system architecture, system design and system build and validation teams.
- Design and architecture of system software.
- Participate in design and code reviews.
- Collaborate across software, hardware, and research teams at PsiQuantum.
- Testing and maintenance of control software.
- Champion and serve as an exemplar of good software development practices at PsiQuantum.
- Provide mentorship to less experienced members of the technical staff.
Experience/Qualifications:
- Deep experience with Rust or C++ in a system software context.
- Architecture and implementation of system software for HPC, robotics, AI, quantum computing, semiconductor fabrication, or control systems.
- 15+ years of commercial experience.
- Proven track record of developing and shipping reliable, performant software in a high scale or mission critical context.
- Bachelors degree in a technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
Ways to stand out:
- Experience in high performance computing.
- Experience in computer architecture.
- Experience in high performance networking.
- Experience building operating systems, compilers, or kernels.
- Experience interfacing with ASICs and/or FPGAs in complex/high-performance systems or an edge-computing context.
- Experience with Nix.
- Experience with highly scalable distributed systems in a reliability and up-time critical environment.
- Familiarity with quantum control.
- PhD in a related technical discipline is a plus, but not required.
PsiQuantum provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. PsiQuantum does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable laws.
We are not accepting unsolicited resumes from employment agencies.
The range below reflects the minimum and maximum target range for new hire base salary across all US locations. Actual compensation may vary outside of this range and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to a candidate's qualifications including relevant education and training, competencies, experience, geographic location, and business needs. Base pay is only one part of the total compensation package. Full time roles are eligible for equity and benefits. Base pay is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
For a fully qualified candidate, the expected base pay range is:
Base Pay Range
$215,000—$240,000 USD
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What We Do
Quantum computing will be a world-changing technology with the potential to unlock powerful advances in medicine, energy, finance and beyond. At PsiQuantum, we’re focused on building the world’s first useful quantum computer.
A useful quantum computer requires at least 1,000,000 qubits and error correction. We believe photonics is the only path to building a useful quantum computer.
Our team at PsiQuantum is a mix of quantum physicists, semiconductor, systems, and software engineers, system architects and more. Error correction is at the centre of everything we do; and we focus on solving real-world problems.
If you’re interested in joining our team, we are always open to hearing from exceptional people interested in working on one of the defining technologies of our lifetime.
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