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At Universal Quantum we aim to make the world a better place by developing a new computer technology. Together, we are creating truly impactful quantum computers. Our machines will be capable of solving problems until now considered impossible, with applications ranging across a broad range of industries including healthcare, materials and aerospace. We are looking to hire a Software Engineer with focus on embedded to develop firmware and middleware for our quantum processors. Passionate about helping create technologies which can change the world? We may be the right place for you, so get in touch! WHAT YOU’LL ACCOMPLISH Design, develop, integrate, and test software to operate quantum computing hardware Work on use cases, analyse issues, investigate, create and communicate solutions, and lead development of components within our software stack Benchmark, profile and optimize Quantum Computing processes, algorithms and software Work with a multidisciplinary team of electronic engineers, physicists, hardware designers and software developers Evaluate and document the systems you help design, build, and maintain Take responsibility of major features within the Quantum Computing Software Stack Requirements The 3 Most Critical Attributes We'll Use to Compare Candidates Solid programming experience in C, C++, or Rust and hands-on experience with Python Experience designing, developing, debugging, testing, maintaining, and profiling commercial quality embedded software Collaborative team player with good communication skills Must-have Skills 5+ years of experience designing, developing, debugging, testing, maintaining, and profiling embedded software using C, and either C++ or Rust Expertise using Python Writing readable, high integrity, efficient, and well documented code Experience with ARM-based microcontroller architectures Understanding of real-time constraints and time-critical system design Precision Time Protocol (PTP/IEEE 1588) implementation or integration experience Designing low-level schedulers for time alignment of hardware operation Hands-on experience with standard communication interfaces and protocols (I2C, SPI, USB, Ethernet, TCP/UDP) Familiarity with Git and experience with collaborative design and development, and code reviews Pragmatic approach to decision-making and design choices Previous experience in start-ups or dynamic work environments Nice-to-have Skills Bare-metal programming experience Experience working with standard lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analysers, signal generators) FPGA development experience (VHDL/Verilog) Experience with RF testing and DSP concepts Bachelor’s/Master's degree in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering or a related discipline Please feel encouraged to apply even if you don't match all the requirements of our job description. We would love to receive your application even if you think you're only a partial match. Benefits Competitive salary, equity options, flexbile paid holiday allowance (28 minimum), direct insurance pension with 50% employer contributions, group life insurance, job ticket/Deutschlandticket, supplemental health insurance, personal development budget and a relocation allowance. We are committed to nurturing diversity and inclusion At Universal Quantum, we're passionate about working with and for all kinds of minds. As a proud signatory of the , we have made a number of formal commitments to help to hold ourselves accountable to both our team and peers. This includes pledging to collaborate and share best practices with others, to continuously develop plans to drive inclusion across our business, and to collect and share our diversity data annually. We welcome team members from all backgrounds, and work to create an environment where everyone can flourish freely.
Here's how to pick the right one and stand out in your application.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.