Overview
MOTH is pioneering the next era of media, powered by quantum computing. Quantum is next and Moth is building that leader in its space. We’re looking for a Quantum Infrastructure Engineer to build the systems that allow quantum workflows to run reliably, efficiently and at scale. We’re building Archaeo, Moth’s high-level, language-agnostic quantum platform, to bridge the gap between research and execution. Right now, running quantum experiments requires deep knowledge of hardware, compilation, and execution layers. This role exists to remove that friction. You will design and build the infrastructure that translates high-level ideas into reliable, reproducible quantum execution across simulators and real hardware. The work you do will directly shape how quantum software is built, tested and used at Moth. This is a foundational role and you’ll be defining how they work.
What you’ll do
* Archaeo Library Development – Contribute to the design and development of the Archaeo Library, designing and building the core abstractions that allow researchers and software engineers to run quantum applications and experiments, including backend components such as estimators and samplers for major quantum hardware providers such as IBM, IQM, Quantinuum, IonQ, and others.
* Execution Pipeline Engineering – Implement the infrastructure that translates high-level workflows into efficient execution and tracking on both simulators and quantum hardware.
* Quantum Runtime Optimisation – Work with execution‑level features such as transpilation configuration, layout selection, circuit scheduling, resets, and dynamical decoupling to improve reliability and performance.
* Experiment Infrastructure – Develop tooling for experiment orchestration, benchmarking, simulation pipelines, and reproducibility.
* Tool and Abstraction Integration – Create a strong methodology for integrating tools and abstractions developed by researchers into the Archaeo Library, enabling engineers to run applications with greater reliability and efficiency.
* Software Engineering Standards – Help ensure Moth’s quantum software tools meet high standards of reliability, maintainability, usability, and documentation.
What we’re looking for
* A Quantum Builder – You enjoy building infrastructure that makes quantum software actually run. You are comfortable with different quantum cloud APIs and execution pipelines, and ideally have a strong GitHub presence with quantum-related projects or contributions to open‑source quantum software.
* A Strong Software Engineer – You have solid software engineering skills and experience designing quantum software tools, APIs, and scientific computing frameworks in languages such as C++ and Python. Additional experience in Rust, Julia, and MPI is a plus.
* Hands-On With Quantum Software – Experience with quantum software frameworks such as Qiskit, Cirq, PennyLane, TKET, or CUDA‑Q, and an understanding of executing circuits on real devices.
* Curious About the Stack – You enjoy digging into how quantum programs are compiled, scheduled, and executed, and building software that hides this complexity from end users.
What will set you apart
* A master’s in quantum computing or a related field is welcome but not required. Demonstrated experience building quantum software matters more than formal credentials.
Where
* THIS ROLE SITS – You will report to the CTO, as part of Moth’s engineering organization.
* You will collaborate with the Chief Science Officer, focusing on integrating research workflows into Archaeo.
* You will work closely with the research team in Basel, translating experimental ideas into production‑ready systems.
* You will own a critical layer of the platform, sitting between research and execution.
* You can be based in Basel (preferred) or New York City, with exceptional consideration for London-based candidates.
Why MOTH
This is your chance to help define how quantum-powered media is experienced in practice. We are building at the edge of technology and culture and you will work closely with engineers, researchers and creatives who care deeply about what they are building. The problems are ambitious and the standards are high. If you are energized by complexity, motivated by technical depth and excited by the idea of building systems that do not yet exist, you will thrive here.
#J-18808-Ljbffr