Software Engineer, Quantum Device Test
Description For Software Engineer, Quantum Device Test
HRL Laboratories is at the forefront of quantum information technologies, developing state-of-the-art quantum devices featured in top scientific journals. We are seeking a talented Software Engineer to join our Quantum Device Test team in Malibu, CA.
As a Software Engineer on our quantum device software team, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of quantum technologies. Your primary responsibility will be developing software for the automation and characterization of our cutting-edge quantum devices. This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of software engineering and quantum physics.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing software for autonomous execution of complex experiments, measurements, and calibrations
- Creating software for characterization and benchmarking of quantum devices
- Building rich visualizations to showcase device characteristics and performance
- Collaborating closely with experimental physicists and data engineers
The ideal candidate will have:
- 5+ years of relevant software engineering experience
- Proficiency in Python and experience with packages like Pandas, NumPy, and Plotly
- Experience with relational databases and software engineering best practices
- A solid understanding of computer science fundamentals
- Experience working with physical hardware and in scientific disciplines
This role offers a competitive salary range of $132,765 - $165,983, plus bonus and benefits. It requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance.
Join us in Malibu, CA, and be part of a team that's pushing the boundaries of quantum information technologies. If you're passionate about software engineering and excited by the prospect of working on cutting-edge quantum devices, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities For Software Engineer, Quantum Device Test
- Develop software for the autonomous execution of complex sequences of experiments, measurements, and calibrations
- Develop software for characterization and benchmarking of quantum devices
- Build rich visualizations to exhibit device characteristics and performance
- Work closely with experimental physicists to ensure software enables required laboratory capabilities
- Work closely with data engineers to define how to organize and store quantum device data
Requirements For Software Engineer, Quantum Device Test
- 5+ years relevant software engineering experience
- Proficiency in Python
- Experience with leading open source Python packages such as Pandas, NumPy, Plotly, etc.
- Experience with one or more relational database system
- Experience with software engineering practices such as version control and continuous integration
- Solid understanding of core computer science fundamentals including data structures, algorithms, and computer architectures
- Experience working with physical hardware
- Experience with a scientific discipline
- U.S. citizenship required
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government security clearance as required
- BA/BS + 6 years of industry experience, MS + 4 years of industry experience, or doctoral degree
Benefits For Software Engineer, Quantum Device Test
- Bonus
- Benefits
