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OQC is building quantum computing systems that transition quantum technology from academic research into commercial reality. As an Associate Quantum Software Engineer, you will develop software that integrates novel hardware and software into quantum computing systems, working alongside quantum engineers and scientists.
You will develop software from initial working prototypes through to reliable, production-ready features. Your primary responsibilities include:
• Contribute to Python-based software projects within OQC's quantum control stack, evolving working examples into maintainable, tested features
• Work closely with quantum engineers to understand system requirements, communicate progress, and ensure delivered software meets performance and reliability standards
• Implement and integrate new features into quantum system prototypes, building experiments and tooling to demonstrate capabilities and enable sophisticated processor operation
• Write clean, maintainable code with rigorous testing practices and participate in peer code reviews
• Take ownership of technical challenges while recognizing when to escalate or seek input from the broader team
This role is ideal if you have enjoyed experimental work, hardware projects, coding, or self-directed research, and have a passion for communicating technical ideas and exploring new concepts in a multidisciplinary environment.
REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience
• Grounding in software-engineering fundamentals, with emphasis on clean, maintainable, and well-tested code
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to take ownership of technical challenges
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with engineers across multidisciplinary teams
NICE-TO-HAVES:
• Exposure to quantum computing or quantum control software
• Experience developing Python software for scientific, hardware-facing, or technically complex systems
• Experience debugging software issues across large codebases
• Familiarity with software practices such as code review, testing, and collaborative development
