Software Engineer*

Metric is hiring for a client looking for a Software Engineer to help develop and maintain the software platform powering next-generation quantum computing systems. Working closely with software, hardware, and research teams, you will build high-performance, production-grade systems that directly impact customers and drive innovation. Develop and maintain systems-level software for advanced computing platforms. Build and optimise low-latency software interfaces and hardware integrations. Contribute to DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and observability tooling. Lead technical projects from design through deployment. Improve system performance, reliability, and scalability. Strong Python development experience, with C++ and/or Rust highly desirable. Experience building and supporting production systems. Strong Linux systems programming knowledge. Experience with Git, testing, code reviews, and CI/CD pipelines. Understanding of performance optimisation, reliability, and scalability. Experience with embedded systems, hardware integration, FPGAs, or scientific instrumentation. Background in quantum computing, HPC, telecoms, robotics, defence, semiconductors, or other deep-tech environments. Knowledge of digital signal processing, RF systems, or data acquisition. You are a hands-on engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, working across hardware and software boundaries, and taking ownership of systems from concept through to production.