Senior Software Engineer (Quantum Computing)

Location: Hybrid role based in the Boulder, Colorado or Austin, Texas office

Salary: $140,000–$185,000 per year, plus annual bonus and equity

Company

hirify.global develops quantum computers using arrays of optically trapped neutral atoms.

What you will do

• Build and maintain the software stack that orchestrates quantum computing workloads and manages experimental data.
• Interface with hardware control and calibration systems without directly controlling the hardware.
• Rewrite prototype research code into reliable, tested, maintainable production services.
• Develop automation for system tuning and calibration, as well as software for scheduling quantum algorithms and analyzing results.
• Make architecture and code-design decisions that keep systems clean, extensible, and maintainable.
• Deploy, monitor, and support the production platform while contributing to on-call coverage and CI/CD improvements.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience deploying complex production systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Proficiency with Python and SQL.
• Experience developing and operating software in Linux environments.
• Familiarity with Git, automated testing, and modern software development practices.
• Willingness to learn atomic, optical, laser physics, and quantum mechanics concepts.

Nice to have

• Experience with C++ or Rust, cloud infrastructure, Terraform, containers, or TypeScript/React.
• Experience working at both a large technology company and a startup.
• Strong organization and project management skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaboration with software engineers, quantum engineers, scientists, and infrastructure specialists.
• Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents.
• Unlimited paid time off, 401(k) company matching, disability coverage, FSA, dependent care benefits, and life insurance.
• Drinks, snacks, and catered team lunches in the offices.