Senior Embedded Software Engineer (Firmware) (Quantum Computing)

Location: Cambridge, UK — hybrid

Salary: £70,000–£90,000 per year, depending on experience

Company

hirify.global develops quantum error correction technology and is building the Deltaflow quantum error correction stack in partnership with quantum hardware providers and government agencies.

What you will do

• Design and build embedded software components for the quantum error correction stack.
• Develop features that support seamless deployment of the product to partners.
• Integrate the quantum error correction stack with advanced quantum computing systems.
• Develop test infrastructure to verify and benchmark whole-system correctness and performance.
• Collaborate with Product, Engineering, Quantum Science, and quantum physics specialists to understand system requirements and constraints.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a related discipline.
• Strong C++ skills and proficiency in a scripting language such as Python.
• Deep understanding of how hardware implements software.
• Experience with source control, continuous integration, and unit testing.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with diverse, multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn quantum computing and quantum error correction; prior quantum computing experience is not required.

Nice to have

• Hands-on experience working alongside hardware design teams.
• Experience writing embedded software for high-performance applications.

Culture & Benefits

• Annual bonus plan, private medical insurance, life insurance, and contributory pension scheme.
• Equity participation.
• 28 days of annual leave plus bank holidays and enhanced family leave.
• Diverse, multidisciplinary environment spanning software, hardware, quantum information theory, physics, and mathematics.
• Learning events, training opportunities, and conference budgets.

Hiring process

• Submit a CV and covering letter explaining the motivation for applying and relevant skills and experience.
• Applications are reviewed as they are received, with interviews arranged on a rolling basis.