C++ Software Engineer, Quantum Drivers

Key Skills

Algorithms, C++, FPGAs, Python Programming

Job Description

Based in Southern California with locations in Malibu, Calabasas and Camarillo; HRL has been on the leading edge of technology, conducting pioneering research and advancing the state of the art.

Description:

For more than 70 years, HRL has been on the leading edge of technology, conducting pioneering research and advancing the state of the art. We are looking for a senior software engineer to help us develop the future of quantum information technologies. Scientists and engineers at HRL use our quantum software development kit everyday to better operate, understand, and advance our devices. As a senior quantum software engineer on the hardware drivers team you will be responsible for developing software that interfaces directly with the specialized hardware that control and manipulate our quantum devices.

Responsibilities

• Build drivers for custom hardware and scientific instruments.
• Develop emulations and simulations of hardware devices.
• Maintain and extend framework for exposing device drivers to other software subsystems.

Qualifications

• 7+ years relevant software engineering experience.
• Proficiency in C++. Some experience with Python is also desired.
• Familiarity with digital electronics, FPGAs, and/or laboratory instrumentation.
• Experience with software engineering practices such as version control and continuous integration.
• Solid understanding of core computer science fundamentals including data structures, algorithms, and computer architectures.

Special Requirements:

• U.S. citizenship; active security clearance or ability to obtain one.

Compensation:

• The base salary range for this full-time position is $104,000 - $174,000 + bonus + benefits.

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed reflect the base salary only, and do not include potential bonus or benefits.

Keywords:

Low-level programming, drivers, kernel, Linux kernel, python, C++, C, kernel drivers, hardware drivers.

This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. U.S. Person includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

HRL offers a very competitive compensation and benefits package. Our Regular/Full Time benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K match, gym facilities, PTO, growth potential, and an exciting and challenging work environment.

HRL Laboratories is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training or promoting, on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, medical condition, age, U.S. military or protected veteran status, union membership, or political affiliation. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.