Sr. QPU Software Engineer

About the role

QuEra Computing is seeking an experienced Full-Stack Developer to join a fast-growing startup and help build the next generation of quantum computer management systems. In this role, you'll contribute to our backend services written in Kotlin/Spring Boot and help shape and build our future user interface.

Responsibilities

• Develop backend services using Kotlin/Spring Boot
• Build and shape user interfaces using modern UI frameworks
• Work with SQL and NoSQL databases
• Collaborate on distributed cloud-native and microservice architectures
• Implement event-driven architectures and streaming platforms

Requirements

• 5–10 years of professional software development experience
• Backend development experience in Kotlin, Java, or another object-oriented language, with a desire to use/learn Kotlin
• Frontend development experience with JavaScript/TypeScript and modern UI frameworks like React or Vue
• Self-motivated team player with a strong sense of ownership
• Hands-on experience with SQL and NoSQL databases
• Familiarity with Docker and/or Kubernetes
• Strong understanding of HTTP and RESTful web services

Preferred Experience

• Distributed cloud-native architectures
• Microservices and event-driven architectures
• Event streaming platforms like Pulsar, Kafka, Pub/Sub, or Kinesis
• AWS or other cloud service providers
• UI/UX design principles or building developer-friendly tools

Nice to Have

• Experience with Python
• Experience working in agile, scrum, or kanban environments
• Experience or exposure to embedded development concepts
• Quantum-curious, though not required

Pay

The approximate base salary range for this position is $160,000 - $225,000. We consistently monitor external market data and update base salary ranges accordingly. We determine base compensation decisions on several factors, including geographic placement, role-specific knowledge, skills, and/or experience. In addition to our base salary offerings, we also provide equity grants for all new hires.