System Engineer

Description:

Quantum Machines is a global leader in control systems for quantum computing, a field on the verge of exponential growth.

Our innovative hardware and software mark a groundbreaking approach in quantum computer control, scaling from individual qubits to expansive arrays of thousands.

At the core of QM lies a passionate and ambitious team committed to reshaping the construction and operation of quantum computers.

Our work is fueled by a deep understanding of customer needs, driving us to deliver unparalleled solutions in this revolutionary field.

We are looking for a highly experienced System Engineer who embodies ambition and positivity. Someone who can passionately take ownership of their responsibilities, collaborating effectively with remote teams to not only meet but exceed our objectives and fulfill the evolving needs of our expanding customer base.

Join us in this exciting journey to redefine the future of quantum computing.

Main Responsibilities:



Feature Ownership (Architecture to Production)

• Take ownership of features once system architecture is defined, driving implementation, integration, and validation through to release.
• Serve as the accountable owner for assigned features post-release, triaging, reproducing, and resolving customer-reported issues, and looping in architecture only when root cause requires a design change.

System Integration & Technical Leadership

• Ensure proper operation and integration of all software components and their interfaces with logic and validation modules.
• Investigate and resolve complex system-wide issues and bugs across multiple teams.

Cross-Team Collaboration

• Key stakeholder in defining interface contracts (APIs, protocols, timing/resource constraints) across software, hardware, and RF signal-chain boundaries.
• Drive integration plans, dry runs, and troubleshooting for system-wide features.
• Serve as the R&D point of contact for the Customer Support team, providing technical guidance and escalation support on customer-reported issues.

Quality & Execution Excellence

• Champion clean architecture, code reviews, automated testing, and CI/CD best practices.
• Ensure documentation (design specs, interface definitions, runbooks) is complete and up to date.

Key Requirements:

Must-Have

• 5+ years of experience in system engineering, with strong hands-on software engineering skills.
• Proven track record in system integration and debugging complex, multi-component environments.
• Proficiency in at least two programming domains (e.g., Embedded C/C++/Linux, Python, Backend).
• Strong grasp of software architecture, design patterns, and software development best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work across multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong English communication skills.

Education

• B.Sc. or higher in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related fields.

Preferred

• Experience in hardware/software co-design or real-time systems.
• Familiarity with automation frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and performance profiling.
• Familiarity with RF or analog signal chains.