Python Driver Developer - Quantam

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and validate QCoDeS instrument drivers for a variety of lab instruments (e.g., switch matrices, DMMs, SMUs, RF instrumentation, etc.)
• Work closely with our engineering team to integrate new devices into our existing measurement stack
• Implement robust instrument communication over USB, Ethernet, GPIB, or vendor specific APIs
• Contribute to documentation, example notebooks, and integration testing
• Assist with troubleshooting instrument control issues during lab bring-up

• Strong proficiency in Python, including object oriented programming and modular code design
• Experience developing against hardware APIs or instrument control libraries (e.g., pyVISA, SCPI, vendor SDKs)

• Interacting with scientific or test and measurement instruments such as:
• Digital multimeters (DMMs)
• Source-measure units (SMUs)
• Switch matrices
• RF or timing instruments
• Familiarity with QCoDeS or similar lab automation frameworks
• Ability to work independently, collaborate with engineers, and deliver high-quality, production-ready code
• Experience with TCP APIs

• Experience working in research labs or hardware bring-up environments
• Familiarity with Git/Git Hub workflows and automated testing frameworks
• Understanding of SCPI, or low-level hardware communication

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. This range may be modified in the future. Employee pay is based on factors like education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note:

Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.