PsiQuantum

Senior Engineer, System Automation (Device Interfaces)

Milpitas, California, United States · Senior · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$140k-$180kDetected 2 days ago

PythonAlgorithmsEmbedded SystemsEMI/EMCSystems EngineeringElectrical EngineeringCommunication

About the role

This role shapes how in-house hardware capabilities are exposed and used across the system.
Python-accessible interfaces that integrate cleanly through the hardware abstraction layer and control stack.
Better system bring-up, debugging, and integration confidence.

Own and drive device interface requirements for photonic/electro-optic devices and related in-house hardware.
Consolidate inputs from device design, calibration, automation, software, firmware, and integration teams.
Drive ambiguous interface needs to closure by resolving requirements, tradeoffs, and ownership across teams.
Control Stack Integration & Modelling Support
Partner with software engineers to integrate device interfaces through the control stack.
Support modelling efforts that depend on device behavior, capabilities, or control workflow assumptions.

5+ years of relevant experience in systems engineering, hardware automation, embedded systems, controls, test/integration, scientific software, or a related field.
Experience working hands on with complex hardware systems spanning firmware, software, and test/integration environments.
Experience translating system-level use cases into clear software, firmware, interface, or test requirements.
Develop a strong understanding of calibration workflows to identify required device capabilities, edge cases, sequencing needs, and operational constraints.
B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Optical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Strong Python development skills for hardware control, automation, prototyping, debugging, integration, and test development.
Proven ability to drive ambiguous technical requirements to closure across multiple engineering teams.
Strong communication and documentation skills.

Experience with photonic, electro-optic, optical, RF, or related hardware systems.
Experience defining or using device APIs, hardware abstraction layers, firmware-exposed interfaces, instrument drivers, or control-system APIs.
Experience with calibration workflows, automated calibration routines, or experimental control systems.
Familiarity with firmware constraints such as latency, determinism, bandwidth limits, sequencing, and real-time behavior.
Experience with system-level modelling, device behavior modelling, or hardware/control interface modelling.
Experience defining integration tests, hardware-in-the-loop tests, or validation plans for device interfaces.
Track record of driving alignment across hardware, firmware, software, and test teams.
PsiQuantum provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees.

At PsiQuantum, we are developing prototype modules that will scale into a datacenter-sized, fault-tolerant quantum computer.
We are not accepting unsolicited resumes from employment agencies.
Base pay is only one part of the total compensation package.
PsiQuantum will only reach out to you using an official PsiQuantum email address and will never ask you for bank account information as part of the interview process.

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