Lab Software Engineer

We are seeking a Lab Software Engineer for our Brooklyn Park, MN location.

Join a cross-functional team developing new technologies that are key to advancing our quantum computers. This role focuses on building and supporting software that runs day-to-day operations in the labs developing key quantum computing components. You will work closely with physicists and hardware engineers to develop tools that automate experiments, coordinate lab systems, and improve reliability, visibility, and throughput in a fast-moving R&D environment.

This role is particularly well-suited for engineers who have worked in experimental labs, R&D test environments, or research settings where software interacts directly with physical systems.

• Design, build, and maintain software systems that automate key experimental processes and orchestrate interactions between lab instruments, control systems, and data pipelines.
• Collaborate with physicists and hardware engineers to understand laboratory needs and implement tailored software tools.
• Create internal tools and dashboards to visualize equipment status, log experimental runs, monitor system health, and track laboratory status in real time.
• Improve system observability to enable rapid debugging of issues and reduce operational interruptions, including clear and actionable error reporting for end users.
• Write clear, maintainable, testable code in a fast-paced R&D environment.
• Deploy lab software to operational systems and support its use throughout its lifecycle, including maintenance, updates, and troubleshooting.
• Improve CI/CD workflows supporting automated testing and build.
• Diagnose various software issues across the entire software stack, bringing in appropriate support from the broader software team.
• Help define and evolve development best practices, including version control standards, code review processes, and issue tracking conventions.

• Bachelor's degree minimum.
• 4+ years of graduate and/or industry experience developing software in a laboratory or research environment.
• 2+ years of experience with Python, C++, or object-oriented programming language.
• 1+ years of experience developing software that communicates with physical hardware via device interfaces, control protocols, and/or instrumentation libraries.
• 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.
• 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.

• Masters/PhD degree in Computer Science or field related to Quantum Computing preferred
• Familiarity with experiment automation frameworks or lab control systems.
• Experience with hardware-in-the-loop testing and/or real-time systems.
• Proficiency with Docker and experience managing containerized environments.
• Comfort working in Linux and Windows development environments.
• Knowledge of instrumentation APIs, messaging systems, or device protocols (e.g., serial, GPIB, TCP/IP).
• Experience working with or automating laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, waveform generators, motorized stages, and data acquisition systems.

The pay range for this role is $128,000–$150,000 annually. Actual compensation within this range may vary based on the candidate’s skills, educational background, professional experience, and unique qualifications for the role.

• A competitive salary and innovative, game-changing work
• Flexible work schedule
• Employer subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) match for student loan repayment benefit
• Equity, 401k retirement savings plan + 12 Paid holidays and generous vacation + 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.