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[Remote] Staff Software Engineer, Databases

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Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. PsiQuantum is focused on building the first useful quantum computers. The Staff Software Engineer, Databases will be responsible for designing and implementing algorithms and software for scalable, distributed, fault-tolerant control systems for quantum computers.

Responsibilities

  • Data systems design and implementation
  • Participate in design and code reviews
  • Collaborate across software, hardware, and research teams at PsiQuantum
  • Testing and maintenance of database software
  • Champion and serve as an exemplar of good software development practices at PsiQuantum

Skills

  • 15+ years experience with Python or C++ in a system software context
  • Design and implementation of large scale distributed storage systems, emphasis on graph databases
  • Proven track record of developing and shipping reliable, performant software in a high scale or mission critical context
  • Bachelors degree in a technical discipline preferred, or equivalent experience
  • Experience in graph database systems such as Nebula, neo4j, Gravlax
  • Experience in high performance computing and data design
  • Experience in computer architecture
  • Experience in high performance networking
  • Experience with highly scalable distributed systems in a reliability and up-time critical environment
  • PhD in a related technical discipline is a plus but not required

Benefits

  • Full time roles are eligible for equity and benefits.

Company Overview

  • PsiQuantum focuses on developing a scalable quantum computer using photonic qubits. It was founded in 2016, and is headquartered in Palo Alto, California, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https://www.psiquantum.com.
  • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • PsiQuantum has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2026, 12 in 2025, 10 in 2024, 4 in 2023, 7 in 2022, 15 in 2021, 5 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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