Sr. QPU Software Engineer

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.

Experience

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

Experience with distributed cloud native architectures

Experience with micro services and event-driven architectures

Experience with event streaming platforms like Pulsar, Kafka, Pub/Sub, or Kinesis

Experience with AWS or other cloud service providers

Exposure to 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

Why QuEra?

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 as 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.

QuEra is committed to cultivating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We highly value diversity in our current and future employees and do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.