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