Software Automation Engineer

We’re hiring: Software Automation Engineer – Quantum Computing

Location: Hillsboro, OR — hybrid; Mondays onsite, with 3 days onsite and 2 days remote per week

Contract: 6 months, with potential for extension

Employment type: W2 through a staffing supplier

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Pay rate: $65/hour

Work authorization: Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Join a quantum computing research organization advancing a scalable platform based on semiconductor spin qubits. As a Software Automation Engineer , you’ll build the software infrastructure that helps researchers characterize, calibrate, and operate next-generation quantum hardware.

You’ll partner with experimental physicists, engineers, and researchers in a dynamic R&D environment—turning evolving measurement needs into reliable automation that improves quantum processor bring-up and laboratory throughput.

What you’ll do

• Design and maintain software frameworks for quantum device calibration and measurement workflows.
• Work with experimental physicists to translate measurement requirements into robust software.
• Build automation systems to configure, characterize, and optimize quantum hardware.
• Develop diagnostics and observability tools to improve troubleshooting and reliability.
• Support parallelized measurement execution and scalable laboratory operations.
• Deliver well-tested, maintainable software—from requirements and design through implementation and validation.
• Contribute to code reviews, testing practices, version control, and continuous improvement.

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field.
• 7+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong Python skills and experience with scientific computing libraries such as NumPy, SciPy, NetworkX, or similar.
• Experience with measurement systems, hardware control, laboratory automation, or related engineering environments.
• Experience building automated test frameworks and comprehensive test suites.
• Proficiency with Git and modern software development practices.
• Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis skills.
• Ability to independently assess requirements and develop effective technical solutions.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to collaborate across technical disciplines.
• Familiarity with graph-based algorithms, workflow orchestration, or distributed systems.

Preferred experience

• Scientific or engineering data processing, analysis, or visualization.
• A background in mathematics, physics, or another quantitative discipline.
• Work in research, laboratory, semiconductor, or emerging technology environments.
• Knowledge of quantum computing concepts—helpful, but not required.

Why consider this opportunity?

Contribute to cutting-edge quantum computing research, collaborate with scientists and engineers, and take ownership of software that helps accelerate the development of quantum technology.

Interested? Apply Today!