Senior Software Engineer, Data Platform

HRL Laboratories
Any Location, CA
Job Description
Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer with a strong physics background and demonstrated leadership in technical, cross functional projects. In this role, you will design and develop internal tools and backend data stores that collect, analyze, and surface logs and metrics from our quantum computing infrastructure.

What You Will Do

Design, build, and maintain infrastructure for collecting logs, metrics, and test data from spin qubit devices and associated hardware/software systems. Develop and maintain internal tools and dashboards using Python, SQL, and VueJS.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This is a high impact, high visibility role central to the function and advancement of the Quantum Software team. You will frequently collaborate with physicists, software engineers, data scientists, IT, and device test teams, acting as a technical integrator and project driver.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s, master’s or PhD in computer science, physics or related discipline with at least 5 years of industry experience.
  • Strong proficiency in Python and SQL for tool development, data processing, and automation.
  • Experience building user facing or internal interfaces using VueJS (or comparable modern JavaScript frameworks).
  • Demonstrated experience working with or supporting spin qubit device testing, semiconductor device physics, or related experimental hardware environments.
  • Familiarity with AI/ML workflows or demonstrated success integrating AI tools into development, analysis, or operational processes.
  • Experience writing shell scripts (PowerShell, Bash, batch) for automation and system integration.
  • Strong understanding of core computer science fundamentals including data structures, algorithms, and system architecture.
  • Strong communicator with the ability to produce clear documentation and lead technically complex, cross disciplinary projects.

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life insurance
  • 401K match
  • Gym facilities
  • PTO
  • Sick time
  • Upward mobility
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