Software Engineer, Processor Design Infrastructure, Quantum AI

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Goleta, CA · Posted November 12, 2026

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About the job

Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience. 2 years of software development experience in Python, C++, Go, or Rust (or 1 year of experience with an advanced degree), including experience with Python. 2 years of experience building CI/CD pipelines, build systems, or developer infrastructure. Experience with Linux, Git version control, and automated testing.