Embedded Software Engineer – Quantum Networks

The Netherlands occupies a unique position in quantum technology, with QuTech at its core. Come work as an Embedded Software Engineer at our growing research centre, located on the buzzing campus of Delft University of Technology

Job description

You will be part of QuTech’s Stack Team. The main goal of this team is to build a high-level, programmable, and automated software control of next-generation quantum networks based on quantum entanglement. This will enable the use of quantum network nodes in real-world telecommunications networks. The team itself consists of 5 software engineers. It is embedded in QuTech’s wider software and simulations team (~ 20 FTE) and is working closely with research groups in QuTech’s Quantum Internet Division.

What you will be doing

• You will work in the Stack Team to design, implement, and test the software stack for next-generation quantum networks based on quantum entanglement.
• You will focus on various embedded aspects of the stack, including real time operating system programming, embedded integrations on platforms with real time constraints, etc. You will be responsible for adapting the design in the face of unexpected research challenges.
• Together with experimentalists you will design and participate in experiments to demonstrate successful hardware/software integration and the functionality of the software stack.

Requirements

We are looking for a software engineer with a master’s degree in Embedded Systems, computer science, or similar, with experience in C++ and Python-based software development.

Additional qualifications that we are looking for:

• Experience with crafting low-level software (peripheral firmware, Linux device drivers, etc.)
• Familiarity with microprocessors, SoCs, RTOSs, FPGAs.
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams across different organizations.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experienced in and comfortable with Agile workflows

We would like to emphasize that we are looking forward to receiving applications from all qualified candidates, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity. We believe in the power of an inclusive organizational culture and think it is important that everyone can be themselves. Whether it concerns age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, cultural background: everyone is welcome!

Employment conditions

As a Software Engineer, you will receive a 1-year TU Delft contract with a potential for extension. Because we are reaching out to a large target audience, we will offer 2 different scales: Scale 10 (€3345 gross to €5278 gross) for junior to mid-senior candidates and Scale 11 (€4492 gross to €6148 gross) for senior candidates both based on a 38 hour per workweek. This range reflects our commitment to supporting professionals at different stages of their careers and offering competitive compensation. We are also dedicated to providing a supportive and inclusive working environment where you can learn and grow every day.

Additionally, you will also receive:

• A choice of working contract from 32 h to 38 h per week.
• 8% holiday allowance and an end-of-year bonus of 8.3%.
• An excellent pension scheme via the ABP.
• The possibility to compile an individual employment package every year.
• Discount on health insurance.
• Flexible working week.
• Every year, 232 leave hours (at 38 hours). You can also sell or buy additional leave hours via the individual choice budget.
• Plenty of opportunities for education, training and courses.
• Partially paid parental leave.
• Attention for working healthy and energetically with the vitality program

Selection procedure

Have you become enthusiastic about this vacancy? Then apply directly via the website before 28 October 2024. We look forward to receiving your motivation and resume.

• A pre-employment screening can be part of the selection procedure.
• You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post.
• Please do not contact us for unsolicited services.