Sr. QPU Software Engineer

QuEra Computing is seeking an experienced Full-Stack Developer to join a fast-growing startup and help build the next generation of quantum computer management systems. In this role, you’ll contribute to our backend services written in Kotlin/Spring Boot and help shape and build our future user interface.

• 5–10 years of professional software development experience
• Backend development experience in Kotlin, Java, or another object-oriented language, with a desire to use/learn Kotlin
• Frontend development experience with JavaScript/TypeScript and modern UI frameworks like React or Vue
• Self-motivated team player with a strong sense of ownership
• Hands-on experience with SQL and NoSQL databases
• Familiarity with Docker and/or Kubernetes
• Strong understanding of HTTP and RESTful web services

• Experience with distributed cloud native architectures
• Experience with micro services and event-driven architectures
• Experience with event streaming platforms like Pulsar, Kafka, Pub/Sub, or Kinesis
• Experience with AWS or other cloud service providers
• Exposure to UI/UX design principles or building developer-friendly tools

• Experience with Python
• Experience working in agile, scrum, or kanban environments
• Experience or exposure to embedded development concepts
• Quantum-curious, though not required

The approximate base salary range for this position is $160,000 - $225,000.

We consistently monitor external market data and update base salary ranges accordingly.  We determine base compensation decisions on several factors, including as geographic placement, role-specific knowledge, skills, and/or experience.  In addition to our base salary offerings, we also provide equity grants for all new hires.

QuEra is committed to cultivating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We highly value diversity in our current and future employees and do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.