Quantum Control Software/Embedded Engineer

Overview

Design, implement and benchmark software stack that powers our ion trap quantum computers. Develop layered software interfaces for hardware control systems, including FPGAs and RFSoC. You will work closely with researchers to develop prototypes and implement algorithms that support our quantum computing efforts. This is an ideal opportunity to apply technical skills to real-world impacts in the early stages of a deep tech start-up.

Detail

Design, implement, and evaluate software systems for quantum computing applications

Collaborate with researchers to develop prototypes and implement quantum algorithms

Develop quantum control software, including:

Ion shuttling control

Quantum state manipulation

Pulse sequence control

Quantum state tomography

Cavity stabilization

Work closely with experimental hardware and real-time control systems

Set up and maintain cloud server infrastructure to support experiment control, data management, and collaborative work

Position Highlights

Opportunity to play a central role in the real-world deployment of ion-trap quantum computers, working at the interface of cutting-edge research and system engineering.

Early-stage growth phase (second year since founding), offering broad responsibility, technical ownership, and meaningful influence over design choices and strategy.

English-speaking, international environment, collaborating closely with world-class researchers and engineers across theory, experiment, hardware, and software.

Strong emphasis on tight feedback loops between theory, experiment, hardware, and control software.

Qualifications

Ph.D. / Doctor / Master in Physics

Required Skills

Business-level English proficiency or higher (English is used for day-to-day work communication)

Foundational knowledge and background of physics or quantum information

Development experience using Python, C++, or similar languages

Familiarity with development tools such as Git

Proficiency in Python and C++

Experience developing in Linux environments

FPGA and RFSoC systems

Familiarity with Docker

Knowledge of distributed computing and network communication

Hardware integration

Work location

904-0412 Okinawa OIC2-207, OIST Innovation Core2, 1919-1 Tancha, Onna-son, Kunigami-gun