Lead Software Engineer at GM Financial overseeing software development and team collaboration in AI technology. Engage in multi - developer projects and continuous improvement practices.
About the role
- Quantum Software Engineer developing cutting-edge applications and algorithms for next-generation quantum computers. Collaborating with teams to translate theoretical advances into performant workloads.
Responsibilities
- Conduct R&D toward cutting-edge advances in quantum technology with a focus on quantum applications and algorithms
- Deploy software optimizations to our cloud platform Superstaq using industry-grade software engineering procedures including documentation, linting, testing, and type-checking
- Interface with customers of Superstaq to understand their needs and support them in a timely fashion
- Contribute to development of government and commercial proposals and execution on global programs
- Collaborate with experimental physicists and software engineers to bridge the gap between theoretical concepts and practical implementation
- Engage with the broader scientific community by publishing research findings in scientific journals and presenting at conferences
- Stay up to date with the latest developments in quantum computer architecture, quantum compilation and related fields
- Provide guidance and support to other team members, fostering a collaborative research environment
Requirements
- Masters’s degree in quantum applications, mathematics, engineering, physics or a directly related field. Must
- High proficiency in programming, with fluency in Python preferable.
- Experience with open-source quantum software frameworks such as Cirq or Qiskit;
- Demonstrated ability to work and communicate with all levels of an organization; Professional-level communication skills, including verbal, written, and presentation skills
- Demonstrated ability to work comfortably in a highly collaborative, cross-functional, team-oriented, and matrixed environment
- Desire and demonstrated ability to thrive and produce results in a fluid, dynamic, and fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated ability to learn new and complex topics quickly
- Resourceful problem-solver who collaboratively identifies effective paths forward with demonstrated expertise in executing productization efforts
- Passion for solving complex problems and challenges in a highly technical and scientific environment
- **Desirable Skills or Knowledge**
- PhD in quantum computation, physics, computer science, or a directly related field
- Familiarity with concepts in quantum computing such as error correction / fault tolerance, native gate decomposition, qubit mapping and routing, and variational quantum algorithms
- Experience with material science applications of quantum computers
- Familiarity with best practices of professional software engineering such as coverage, integration tests, type checking, unit tests, and version control
- Experience with backend development with tools such as FastAPI for web frameworks and PostgreSQL/SQLAlchemy for databases
- Experience with cloud development, especially on GCP and AWS
- Familiarity with CI/CD, automated actions, issue tracking, version control, and other features on GitHub
- Familiarity with security core best-practices such as access control, encryption at rest, key rotation, and logging
- Exposure to or interest in front-end / GUI development, e.g., HTML/CSS, React, PyQt.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Incentive Stock Option Plan
- Generous company pension contribution
- Unlimited PTO
- BUPA healthcare after probation period
- Cycle to work and Technology scheme
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