(Senior) Quantum Software Engineer - Control System

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  "name": "(Senior) Quantum Software Engineer - Control System",
  "office": "Garching b. München (DE)",
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  "schedule": "full-time",
  "createdAt": "2023-11-15T11:34:49+00:00",
  "seniority": "experienced",
  "department": "Software",
  "occupation": "software_and_system_architecture",
  "subcompany": "PlanQC GmbH",
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      "name": "Your mission",
      "value": "<p style=\"margin-top:12pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:12pt;margin-left:0cm;\"><span style=\"font-family:Mulish;\">At planqc, we are building scalable quantum computers based on neutral atoms. Operating these systems requires sophisticated software that connects experimental hardware, distributed control infrastructure, and higher-level quantum computing applications.</span></p><p style=\"margin-top:12pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:12pt;margin-left:0cm;\"><span style=\"font-family:Mulish;\">As a <strong>(Senior) Quantum Software Engineer – Control Systems</strong>, you will contribute to developing the software that operates and orchestrates planqc’s quantum computing systems. Your mission is to design and build robust control, monitoring, and analysis software that enables reliable operation of complex experimental hardware.</span></p><p style=\"margin-top:12pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:12pt;margin-left:0cm;\"><span style=\"font-family:Mulish;\">Working at the intersection of <strong>software engineering and quantum hardware</strong>, you will help shape the architecture of our control platform, integrating distributed services, APIs, and system components into a cohesive framework. Your work will directly support the operation and scalability of our quantum computing systems, ensuring that our hardware can be controlled, monitored, and deployed reliably across multiple systems.</span></p><p style=\"margin-top:12pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:12pt;margin-left:0cm;\"><span style=\"font-family:Mulish;\">This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy working on <strong>distributed systems, control software, and complex technical environments</strong>, and who are motivated by contributing to the software infrastructure behind next-generation quantum technologies.</span></p>"
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      "value": "<ul style=\"list-style-type:disc;margin-left:26px;\"><li><span style=\"font-family:Mulish;\">Develop new features, tests, and improvements for the <strong>quantum control system and related software components</strong>.</span></li><li><span style=\"font-family:Mulish;\">Contribute to the <strong>architecture and design of the control platform</strong>, integrating different functionalities into a unified framework.</span></li><li><span style=\"font-family:Mulish;\">Design, implement, and maintain <strong>APIs and services</strong> that connect system components and internal tools.</span></li><li><span style=\"font-family:Mulish;\">Develop and deploy <strong>microservices using Python and Docker</strong> to support scalable and modular system architecture.</span></li><li><span style=\"font-family:Mulish;\">Collaborate closely with <strong>hardware engineers and experimental physicists</strong> to integrate software with laboratory and control systems.</span></li><li><span style=\"font-family:Mulish;\">Contribute to the development and maintenance of <strong>CI/CD pipelines</strong> to ensure reliable and reproducible software delivery.</span></li><li><span style=\"font-family:Mulish;\">Improve <strong>code structure, performance, and reliability</strong> to maintain production-quality software standards.</span></li><li><span style=\"font-family:Mulish;\">Document software components and features to support maintainability and internal knowledge sharing.</span></li><li><span style=\"font-family:Mulish;\">Continuously expand your understanding of <strong>quantum computing systems and the technologies that support them</strong>.</span></li></ul>"
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      "name": "What you bring",
      "value": "<ul style=\"list-style-type:disc;margin-left:26px;\"><li><strong><span style=\"font-family:Mulish;\">3+ years of experience</span></strong><span style=\"font-family:Mulish;\"> in software development for control systems, distributed systems, embedded devices, or experimental hardware environments.</span></li><li><span style=\"font-family:Mulish;\">Strong experience in one or more of the following areas:</span><ol style=\"list-style-type:circle;\"><li><span style=\"font-family:Mulish;\">Microservices architecture</span></li><li><span style=\"font-family:Mulish;\">Software architecture and distributed or real-time systems</span></li><li><span style=\"font-family:Mulish;\">Control and automation software in physics or optics laboratories</span></li></ol></li><li><span style=\"font-family:Mulish;\">Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as <strong>Python, Rust, C++, or C</strong>.</span></li><li><span style=\"font-family:Mulish;\">Experience designing and maintaining <strong>RESTful or gRPC APIs</strong>.</span></li><li><span style=\"font-family:Mulish;\">Familiarity with <strong>automated testing frameworks</strong> (e.g., pytest).</span></li><li><span style=\"font-family:Mulish;\">Experience working with <strong>Git and CI/CD pipelines</strong>.</span></li><li><span style=\"font-family:Mulish;\">Ability to produce <strong>clear technical documentation and user guides</strong>.</span></li><li><span style=\"font-family:Mulish;\">Master’s or PhD in <strong>Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field</strong>.</span></li><li><span style=\"font-family:Mulish;\">Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work closely with <strong>experimental physicists and engineers</strong>.</span></li><li><span style=\"font-family:Mulish;\">Fluent in <strong>English</strong>.</span></li></ul>"
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      "name": "Nice to have",
      "value": "<ul style=\"list-style-type:disc;margin-left:26px;\"><li><span style=\"font-family:Mulish;\">Experience working in <strong>optics or quantum physics laboratories</strong>, including software control of experimental setups (e.g., lasers, vacuum systems, atom or ion experiments).</span></li><li><span style=\"font-family:Mulish;\">Experience with <strong>message brokers or asynchronous communication systems</strong> such as ZeroMQ, RabbitMQ, or Kafka.</span></li><li><span style=\"font-family:Mulish;\">Familiarity with <strong>observability and monitoring tools</strong> such as Prometheus, Grafana, or Jaeger.</span></li><li><span style=\"font-family:Mulish;\">Experience with <strong>container orchestration tools</strong> such as Docker Compose or Kubernetes.</span></li><li><span style=\"font-family:Mulish;\">Experience with <strong>hardware-in-the-loop testing</strong> and integration with laboratory or industrial hardware.</span></li><li><span style=\"font-family:Mulish;\">Contributions to <strong>open-source projects or personal technical software projects</strong>.</span></li><li><span style=\"font-family:Mulish;\">Experience working in <strong>agile or Scrum-based development environments</strong>.</span></li></ul>"
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    {
      "name": "What characterizes you",
      "value": "<ul style=\"list-style-type:disc;margin-left:26px;\"><li><span style=\"font-family:Mulish;\">You are a <strong>collaborative engineer</strong> who enjoys working closely with interdisciplinary teams.</span></li><li><span style=\"font-family:Mulish;\">You take <strong>ownership of complex technical challenges</strong> and approach them with curiosity and persistence.</span></li><li><span style=\"font-family:Mulish;\">You are comfortable working at the <strong>interface between software and experimental hardware</strong>.</span></li><li><span style=\"font-family:Mulish;\">You are motivated to learn about <strong>quantum technologies and advanced experimental systems</strong>.</span></li><li><span style=\"font-family:Mulish;\">You approach problems with <strong>pragmatism and strong engineering discipline</strong>, even in fast-moving R&D environments.</span></li><li><span style=\"font-family:Mulish;\">You communicate clearly and value <strong>knowledge sharing and constructive feedback</strong> within a team.</span></li></ul>"
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    {
      "name": "Why join planqc",
      "value": "<p style=\"margin-top:12pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:12pt;margin-left:0cm;\"><span style=\"font-family:Mulish;\">At planqc, we are building scalable quantum computers based on neutral atoms, one of the most promising approaches to realizing practical quantum advantage. Achieving this requires a team that combines deep expertise in <strong>quantum physics, engineering, software development, and business operations</strong>, working closely together to solve some of the most challenging problems in modern computing.</span></p><p style=\"margin-top:12pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:12pt;margin-left:0cm;\"><span style=\"font-family:Mulish;\">Joining planqc means becoming part of a <strong>highly collaborative and interdisciplinary team</strong> where researchers and engineers work side by side to turn cutting-edge ideas into real technology. You will have the opportunity to take <strong>real ownership of your work</strong>, contribute to critical systems, and see your solutions directly impact the development of next-generation quantum computers.</span></p><p style=\"margin-top:12pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:12pt;margin-left:0cm;\"><span style=\"font-family:Mulish;\">We aim to create an environment where people can <strong>grow, stay curious, and do their best work</strong>. This includes supporting professional development through <strong>trainings, conferences, and learning opportunities</strong>, offering <strong>health and wellbeing benefits</strong>, and providing the flexibility needed to balance focused work with personal life. As a growing deep-tech company, we also offer the chance to <strong>take on responsibility early and help shape both our technology and our culture</strong>.</span></p><p style=\"margin-top:12pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:12pt;margin-left:0cm;\"><span style=\"font-family:Mulish;\">We believe that building breakthrough technology requires <strong>curiosity, openness, and strong collaboration</strong> and we are looking for people who are excited to grow with us while shaping the future of computing.</span></p><p style=\"margin-top:12pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:12pt;margin-left:0cm;\"><span style=\"font-family:Mulish;\"> </span></p><p style=\"margin-top:12pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:12pt;margin-left:0cm;\"><span style=\"font-family:Mulish;\">If you’re excited about building <strong>software systems that operate cutting-edge quantum hardware</strong>, we’d love to hear from you.</span></p>"
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