Embedded Software Engineer

About

Quantinuum is the world leader in quantum computing. The company’s quantum systems deliver the highest performance across all industry benchmarks. Quantinuum’s over 650 employees, including 400+ scientists and engineers, across the US, UK, Germany, and Japan, are driving the quantum computing revolution.

By uniting best‑in‑class software with high‑fidelity hardware, our integrated full‑stack approach is accelerating the path to practical quantum computing and scaling its impact across multiple industries. By joining Quantinuum, you’ll be at the forefront of this transformative revolution, shaping the future of quantum computing, pushing the limits of technology, and making the impossible possible.

Key Responsibilities

• Work in an R&D and rapid prototyping environment
• Leverage your understanding of EE systems to develop embedded software solutions and automated test platforms that integrate and control hardware for our quantum computers
• Collaborate with EE team and other engineering disciplines to solve a range of software/EE problems, including developing, debugging, testing and integration
• Successfully complete projects on‑time with limited supervision

Requirements (You Must Have)

• Bachelor’s degree minimum
• Minimum 4+ years of experience in embedded software development
• Minimum 2+ years of experience working in an R&D and rapid prototyping environment
• Due to national security requirements imposed by the U.S. Government, candidates for this position must not be a People’s Republic of China national or Russian national unless the candidate is also a U.S. citizen.
• Due to contractual requirements, must be a U.S. person (defined as: U.S. citizen, permanent resident or green card holder, workers granted asylum or refugee status)

Preferred Qualifications (We Value)

• Master’s/PhD degree in Software or Electrical Engineering or related field preferred
• 6+ years of industry experience in an engineering or R&D environment preferred
• Proficiency in C/C++ and Python programming languages
• Experience developing embedded software for SoC FPGA’s using embedded Linux and Vitis SDK
• Experience writing low‑level device drivers for various interfaces (SPI, I2C, High Speed serial, etc.)
• Experience with Jenkins workflow development
• Experience with Confluence, JIRA, and Smartsheets, especially with custom scripting
• Strong interest in learning about new hardware & software tools; must be an enthusiastic problem solver
• Ability to use typical lab equipment like oscilloscopes, DMM, JTAG devices, logic analyzers, etc.
• Basic understanding of HDL’s including Verilog, System Verilog, or VHDL
• Proficiency with software testing and deployment tools
• Proficiency in developing software for both Linux and Windows environments
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $87,000 – $140,000 annually (actual compensation may vary based on skills, education, experience, and qualifications)
• Competitive salary and innovative, game‑changing work
• Flexible work schedule (primarily on‑site at Broomfield, Colorado with some work‑from‑home)
• Employer‑subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) match for student loan repayment benefit
• Equity, 401(k) retirement savings plan
• 12 paid holidays, generous vacation, and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Employee discounts

Quantinuum is an equal opportunity employer. You will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.