Senior Software Engineer - Experiment Control

HRL Laboratories

$140K — $175K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of relevant software engineering experience
  • Proficiency in Python programming
  • Familiarity with C++ programming language
  • Experience with relational database systems
  • Strong understanding of computer science fundamentals including data structures and algorithms
  • Familiarity with scientific instrumentation and communication protocols

Responsibilities

  • Develop software for executing complex experiments and measurements
  • Create device drivers for custom hardware
  • Collaborate with physicists to gather requirements for software design
  • Coordinate with data engineers to organize quantum device data
  • Mentor junior engineers on programming best practices

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401K matching contributions
  • Access to gym facilities
  • Paid time off and sick leave
  • Opportunities for upward mobility and career advancement
  • Dynamic and engaging work environment
Full Job Description
Position Summary:

We are looking for a software engineer to help us develop the future of quantum information technologies. Scientists and engineers at HRL use our quantum software development kit every day to operate, understand, and advance our quantum devices, which includes state-of-the-art developments featured in top scientific journals. As a software engineer on the experiment control software team, you will be responsible for developing software that directly enables experiments driving our device roadmap.

Essential Duties:
• Develop software for the execution of complex sequences of experiments, measurements, and calibrations
• Develop device drivers for custom hardware and scientific instruments
• Work closely with experimental physicists to understand requirements and ensure software designs enable all required laboratory capabilities
• Work closely with data engineers to define how to organize and store quantum device data
• Mentor junior engineers and help instill best practices across programming, version control, CI/CD, and documentation

Required Qualifications:
• 5+ years relevant software engineering experience
• Proficiency in Python
• Familiarity with C++
• Experience with one or more relational database systems
• Solid understanding of core computer science fundamentals including data structures, algorithms, and computer architectures
• Familiarity with scientific test instrumentation (e.g., waveform generators, oscilloscopes) and communication protocols (e.g. VISA, TCP/IP)

Special Requirements:
• U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance

Compensation and Benefits:
  • Pay Range: $140,700 - $175,950
  • Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location (California). The range displayed on each job posting reflects the target range 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.
  • Benefits: HRL offers a generous and very competitive total compensation and benefits package. Our Regular/Full Time benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K match, gym facilities, PTO, Sick time, upward mobility, and an exciting and challenging work environment.
  • For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: https://www.hrl.com/careers/benefits

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