Q Ctrl

Principal Software Engineer

Los Angeles · Principal

Sponsorship not specified$260k-$335kDetected 142 days ago

PythonRustCI/CDDevOpsPlatform EngineeringMachine LearningAI OrchestrationOKRsRecruitingResearchCommunicationMentoring

About the role

This role is critical in realizing the Opal Suite architecture - a scalable and resilient ecosystem for supporting rapid product innovation and expansion.
Driving architectural direction as an individual contributor across products with an emphasis on back-end and platform engineering, yet with a mindset that is agnostic of a specific technology stack.
Influencing technical strategy and OKRs, aligning stakeholders across multiple teams and seniority levels, with a horizon beyond 12 months.

Mentoring engineers at all levels on technical topics, particularly around system design, acting as a dotted-line leader in some instances, with the assistance of an Engineering Manager.
Expertly articulating trade-offs in complex design to audiences inclusive of executive and senior leadership.

Experience with DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code tools.
A physics background is not required however, a keen desire to rapidly learn and upskill in quantum computing technologies is critical.

Expertise in designing and implementing high-performance data storage, APIs, workflow orchestration, event-driven, and distributed systems.
Strong programming skills in languages like Python, Rust, and Go.

The targeted base salary range for this position is between $260,000 - $335,000 and will ultimately be determined by specific job-related skills, experience, level, location and other contributing factors.
Depending on the position offered, this role may be eligible for annual discretionary bonuses, equity and other forms of compensation outside of the targeted base salary range.
Should you have any questions related to the compensation package, please speak directly with the Talent Acquisition representative.
Q-CTRL is the global leader in AI-powered quantum control infrastructure software.
We build the tools that make quantum technology useful, solving the hardest challenges in quantum computing and quantum sensing to deliver real-world impact.
Founded in 2017, we operate globally with offices in Sydney, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Berlin, and Oxford.

High performance computing and/or machine learning experience a bonus.
For more information on benefits at Q-CTRL, please visit our careers page at https://q-ctrl.com/careers.
We offer flexibility, equity potential, and competitive benefits that reflect our high-performance culture.

We are seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead the architectural evolution of Q-CTRL's product portfolio, enabling faster delivery, greater scalability, and enhanced Product team autonomy.

This listing is sourced directly from Q Ctrl's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.