Software Engineer

Infleqtion is on a mission to commercialize atom-based quantum technologies that deliver orders-of-magnitude improvements in sensing and computing applications. As a deep-tech startup, we embrace a results-driven, fast-paced, and customer-focused approach to innovation.

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams—including hardware engineers, physicists, and software developers—to deliver fully integrated product solutions.
• Maintain documentation of designs, workflows, and processes in compliance with internal and regulatory standards.
• Contribute to integrating Rust-based middleware and driver software used for device control.
• Collaborate with hardware and FPGA teams to develop software drivers and interfaces for embedded devices.
• Develop and maintain system-level APIs and communication layers.
• Contribute to frontend development where needed to support tooling, visualization, or user interfaces.
• Write clean, well-tested, and well-documented code.
• Participate in code reviews and technical design discussions.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent practical experience).
• Minimum of 5 years of industry experience in Rust Development.
• Exposure to embedded software development using Rust and/or C++.
• Working knowledge of gateware development and hardware/software integration (e.g., FPGA-based systems).
• Exposure to frontend development (e.g., JavaScript/TypeScript, React, or similar frameworks).
• Strong background in developing and debugging embedded Linux environments.
• Familiarity with embedded and system-level communication interfaces (SPI, I²C, UART, PCIe, Ethernet, etc.).
• Solid understanding of systems programming concepts (memory safety, concurrency, performance).

• Background in high-reliability or performance-critical systems.
• Knowledge of WebAssembly (WASM) and Rust-based frontend frameworks.
• Familiarity with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and bare-metal development.
• Demonstrated experience in architecting embedded control systems and integrating them into hardware platforms.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively share information with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong collaboration and engagement skills, with a sense of ownership, pride in your work, and a constant drive for success.
• A strong sense of urgency and responsibility, paired with attention to detail where it matters most.
• An open communication style and a positive, professional attitude reflected in daily work habits.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to learn quickly in new domains.
• The ability to work with a high degree of autonomy—taking high-level goals and defining, resourcing, and executing an effective plan—while also collaborating closely and incorporating feedback from teammates as needed.

• Salary range: $106,000 to $145,000.
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, short/long-term disability.
• Employer-funded Health Savings Account.
• Unlimited PTO.
• 401(k) match.
• Company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance.
• Flexible Savings Account.
• Paid FMLA, Maternity/Paternity Leave.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Student Loan Repayment.
• Equity Program.