Software Engineer I - Lab
Software Engineering
Broomfield, CO, USA
USD 88k-110k / year
Posted on Aug 13, 2026
We are seeking a Software Engineer I - Lab in our Broomfield, CO location to develop lab supervisory control and real-time program execution software. You will design, test, integrate, and support software used in engineering laboratory environments while collaborating with software leads and cross-functional engineering teams.
All applicants for placement in safety-sensitive positions will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug test.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, test, and maintain lab control, data acquisition, and/or real-time embedded software
- Integrate software with laboratory hardware, sensors, controllers, and related systems
- Develop unit tests and support integration through CI/CD toolchains
- Collaborating with software leads to defining requirements and executing core projects
- Debug, profile, document, and support deployed software
- Contribute to code reviews and continuous improvement of development practices
YOU MUST HAVE:
- Bachelor’s degree minimum
- 2+ years of experience in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Quantum Information Science, or a related technical field
- Due to Contractual requirements, must be a U.S. Person defined as, U.S. citizen permanent resident or green card holder, workers granted asylum or refugee status
- Due to national security requirements imposed by the U.S. Government, candidates for this position must not be a People's Republic of China national or Russian national unless the candidate is also a U.S. citizen.
WE VALUE:
- Experience integrating hardware and software in engineering laboratory environments
- Experience developing software that visualizes and interfaces with laboratory equipment, sensors, or controllers
- Experience with quantum circuits, quantum algorithms, or trapped ion quantum computers
- Familiarity with Docker, Jenkins, and CI/CD workflows
- Experience with real-time or embedded software
- Experience with relational or key/value databases
- Interest in compilers and technologies such as LLVM
- Interest in quantum circuits, circuit optimization, or quantum algorithms
- Enthusiasm for supporting deployed software and responding to user feedback
- Strong problem-solving, written communication, and verbal communication skills
Quantinuum is the world leader in quantum computing. The company’s quantum systems deliver the highest performance across all industry benchmarks. Quantinuum’s over 650 employees, including 400+ scientists and engineers, across the US, UK, Germany, and Japan, are driving the quantum computing revolution.
By uniting best-in-class software with high-fidelity hardware, our integrated full-stack approach is accelerating the path to practical quantum computing and scaling its impact across multiple industries.
By joining Quantinuum, you’ll be at the forefront of this transformative revolution, shaping the future of quantum computing, pushing the limits of technology, and making the impossible possible.
What’s in it for you?
A competitive salary and innovative, game-changing work
Flexible work schedule
Employer subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) match for student loan repayment benefit
Equity, 401k retirement savings plan + 12 Paid holidays and generous vacation + sick time
Paid parental leave
Employee discounts
Quantinuum is an equal opportunity employer. You will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis, there is no application deadline for this position.
88000 - 110000 USD a year
Compensation & Benefits
The pay range for this role is $88,000 – $110,000 annually. Actual compensation within this range may vary based on the candidate's skills, educational background, professional experience, and unique qualifications for the role.