Senior Real-Time Software Engineer

Quantum Machines

. Develop and maintain the real-time C++ layer that drives the Pulse Processing Unit (PPU), QM's proprietary VLSI-based processor.

Posted 11/8/2026full-timeTel Aviv • IsraelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in C++ development for performance-critical and real-time systems, with a strong focus on systems programming, memory management, and low-level optimization techniques. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective software-hardware integration and uphold engineering standards.

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C++ DevelopmentPerformance TuningSystems ProgrammingMemory ManagementLow-Level Optimization

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Hard Skills

C++ DevelopmentPerformance TuningSystems ProgrammingMemory ManagementConcurrencyProfilingBenchmarkingLatency-Sensitive SoftwareSoftware OptimizationReal-Time Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

BSc. in Computer ScienceBSc. in Electrical Engineering

Industry Keywords

VLSIQuantum ComputingEmbedded ProcessorsSoftware-Hardware IntegrationPerformance-Critical Code

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

C++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and maintain the real-time C++ layer that drives the Pulse Processing Unit (PPU), QM's proprietary VLSI-based processor.
Design and implement high-performance software for preparing, loading, and launching quantum-computing workloads with minimal latency and maximal hardware utilization.
Drive optimization of the software stack to minimize software overhead in the critical path and ensure peak hardware throughput.
Collaborate with VLSI, compiler, and architecture teams to ensure software-hardware integration across the quantum control stack.
Design, implement, review, debug, and profile performance-critical code paths.
Uphold engineering standards, code quality practices, and performance benchmarking methodologies.
Participate in technical planning and roadmap discussions aligned with product and customer needs.

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 5 years of hands-on C++ development experience in performance-critical or real-time systems — Must.
BSc. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a relevant technical field — Must.
Deep understanding of systems programming, memory management, concurrency, and low-level optimization techniques — Must.
Experience with profiling, benchmarking, and performance tuning of latency-sensitive software — Must.
Experience developing drivers or software interfacing with VLSI, hardware accelerators, or embedded processors — Advantage.
Experience working in a multidisciplinary environment alongside hardware, VLSI, and algorithm teams — Advantage.