Senior Software Developer - Cambridge, Remote

Recruiter
Confidential
Location
Cambridge
Salary
Competitive
Posted
11 Jun 2021
Closes
08 Jul 2021
Job Title
IT Director
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Senior Software Developer – Cambridge, Remote

The company's Cambridge–based quantum software team is seeking to hire a senior software developer. This is a full time position. You will be working on the design and implementation of our quantum software development platform. You will focus on the programming environment and runtime system, but will contribute across our entire platform, including the Tket compiler.

This position requires a background in Computer Science or Scientific Computation. The position involves software development primarily in C++ and Python. You will be collaborating with a small team, and will have input in the entire development process through research, design, programming and testing. You will have the freedom to think independently and creatively in the team and make a real impact.

Key Requirements:

* Significant software development experience, preferably in C/C++.

* Wide knowledge of programming languages and paradigms.

* Experience of designing large software systems.

* Comfortable and experienced working on software with a team, communicating ideas, and writing code that can be understood by others.

* Experience with collaboration tools (e.g. version control, bug tracking systems) and general programming tools (e.g. a debugger, profiler, software testing tools).

* A 2:1 degree or higher in Mathematics, Computer Science, Science, or Engineering.

* Ability to understand technical and advanced research material and transfer new ideas into code.

Desirable Skills:

* Knowledge of quantum computing, quantum algorithms, or quantum information.

* Experience with formal methods and/or type theory in practice

* Familiarity with Python.

What is in it for you?

Working alongside a highly talented team, with leading names in the quantum computing industry. We offer a highly competitive package including equity participation, 28 day's paid annual leave, a workplace pension and a positive approach to flexible working.

About Us:

Founded in 2014, CQC operates at the very core of quantum computing and is backed by some of the world's leading partners with strong domain expertise including IBM, Honeywell and JSR Corp. Our core focus is in quantum software and enterprise applications in the area of quantum chemistry, quantum machine learning, and quantum encryption. With over 130 professionals, CQC has a strong and unique scientific grounding in terms of its core team with over 80 scientists, of which over 60 are Ph.D. holders. CQC has a "Science Led; Enterprise Driven" approach and built a tier one ecosystem of customers, investors, and partners including IBM, Honeywell, JSR Corp, Total, Nippon Steel, and many other Fortune 500 companies.

Please note that employment at CQC is subject to successfully passing our pre–employment screening checks. CQC is an inclusive equal opportunity employer

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