Principal Software Engineer - Control Systems

Job Responsibilities

• Build and test embedded firmware and software powering high-speed software defined radios (SDRs), imaging pipelines, precision scientific instrumentation, and real-time digital feedback loops
• Evaluate and architect real-time execution strategies across Linux and RTOS environments; drive design decisions around determinism, throughput, and system scalability
• Develop orchestration layers coordinating GPUs, FPGAs, and custom electronics for high-bandwidth, tightly synchronized quantum control operations
• Rapidly prototype and iterate using Rust, Python, C/C++, and CUDA
• Collaborate with quantum theorists, hardware engineers, and platform software teams to translate quantum control flows into fast, reliable, production-ready code

Qualifications

• Proficiency in software development using C++, Python, Rust, or Go; experience with NVIDIA CUDA toolchains and ability to apply these skills in rapid prototyping and production systems
• Knowledge in one or more of the following areas: computer architecture, signal processing, algorithm development, quantum error correction, distributed systems, or compilers, with a willingness to learn across disciplines as needed
• Organizational, coordination, and multi-tasking expertise
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills involving large-scale systems
• Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to teamwork

Pay

The base salary range for this position is between $165,000 - $200,000, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This role is required to be in the office in Boulder or Austin at least 3 days per week.

Benefits

• Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their dependents
• Unlimited paid time off
• 401K company matching
• Short- and long-term disability
• FSA
• Dependent care benefits
• Life insurance