Lab Software Engineer

Cambridge, United Kingdom | Permanent, Full time | Flexible | Salary Range: £35,000 to £55,000 DOE

About Nu Quantum
Nu Quantum is on a mission to commercialise research generated over the last decade at the Cavendish Laboratory and to shape the future of quantum information systems.

We’re working on cutting-edge technology that will improve the utility and accelerate the time-to-market of quantum computing systems. We integrate novel quantum photonic technology to form an efficient and scalable quantum networking infrastructure in partnership with world-leading companies and academic groups.

The Role

As a Lab Software Engineer, you will be responsible for helping to create the tools that our scientists require to develop, test, build, and enhance Nu Quantum’s quantum networking solutions. You will be part of the software team, which develops software for internal lab use as well as the control and user interfaces for our prototype products. You will work closely with our scientists and engineers to automate experiments, developing and using software to control and monitor equipment in our quantum optics laboratory. You will help to bring up these hardware systems and their control software and support their deployment, maintenance, and use.

Responsibilities:

• Write and maintain code to automate measurements using the ARTIQ control system.
• Help scientists write and test their experiment control scripts.
• Monitor and test the performance of control software to identify issues, including diagnostic measurements on real hardware.
• Troubleshoot issues and implement novel solutions.
• Create high-quality, testable, and maintainable code.
• Collaborate with a diverse team of scientists to solve a range of problems.
• Maintain software control. PCs and tools, keeping them up to date and working.

Your Skills, Qualifications, and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent industry experience
• Experience with developing software with Python
• Experience with writing software to control laboratory equipment
• Interest in quantum computing
• Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders
• Excellent team player and problem solver with a ‘can do’ attitude

Other (Desirable but not required)

• Ability to solve complex problems and communicate your solutions
• Masters or PhD degree in relevant subject
• Experience working independently in a laboratory environment
• Experience using ARTIQ to control complex experiments
• Experience of agile development workflows
• Familiarity or experience with
• Development on and using Windows and Linux
• Git for version control
• Development in extra programming languages
• Writing testable, maintainable code
• Equipment used for optics/photonics experiments, such as lasers, photodiodes, and oscilloscopes.

Working at Nu Quantum

At Nu Quantum, we are dedicated to exploring and expanding the boundaries of scientific understanding. As a team, we are bold and determined, driven by our desire to learn, research, and create. Our focus on quantum photonics sets us apart as we carve a new path toward scientific discovery.

At the core of our success is our commitment to teamwork. Our diverse backgrounds and experiences make us strong, and we recognise the importance of leveraging individual strengths to shape a shared future. We operate with a foundation of integrity, building trust through responsible actions and transparent communication. As an employer and partner, we are reliable and true to our word, and we are committed to reaching our ambitious goals with unwavering ethics.

Diversity and Inclusion

Nu Quantum values diversity and seeks to provide all staff with the opportunity for employment, career and personal development on the basis of ability and potential.  We believe that EVERYONE can bring fresh ideas, thinking and approaches which make the way we work more effective and efficient.

Our Values

Dedication to Excellence, Purposeful teamwork, Authentic Communication, Creative Exploration, Healthy Humility, Warmth

Benefits

• Group Life Assurance (4 x salary)
• 1 month paid Sabbatical after 4 years service
• IP Bonus Scheme
• Generous Employee Referral Scheme
• Private Medical and Dental Cover
• On-site gym membership
• Cycle scheme 
• Refreshments, including fruit and beverages, are available in the office.
• Flexible working options
• 28 days annual leave + UK Bank Holidays
• Enhanced paid family leave policies 
• Pension Scheme
• Time for Charity work
• Access to the Cambridge Botanical Gardens