Senior Software Engineer (C++, Linux) - Network Stack Team

About the role

Aliro is developing foundational technologies in Quantum Networking and Communications. As a senior member of our team, you will be contributing to this foundation by helping us develop a quantum network stack. We are looking for someone who is motivated and excited by the opportunity to engage in a transformative field of research and engineering. 

We are seeking a Senior level C++ software developer to join our growing team. 

You will work with our Network Stack team designing new software systems and components for Quantum Networking. 

What you’ll do

• Leverage your very strong software engineering and objected oriented design skills and experience to help us develop a quantum networking stack. 
• Be an integral part of defining the next generation of quantum infrastructure and technology as you build the software needed to make quantum networks a reality.

Required background

• 8+ years of professional experience writing robust, enterprise-quality C++ software on Linux-based systems. 
• Very strong objected oriented design background.
• Experience designing and building new software subsystems (vs modifying or fixing existing ones).
• Experience designing and building software for testability and maintainability.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Must play well with others.
• Excellent debugging skills.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science.
• Comfortable working in a new field and designing software from scratch.
• Good understanding of the software development life cycle.
• Experience with Agile/SCRUM development methodologies.

Desired background

• Quantum computing experience or training, either professionally or as a passion.
• Experience working at an early-stage startup is highly desired.
• Experience with Python and Pytest.
• Experience with GoogleTest and gMock.
• Experience with CMake

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Source: Aliro Quantum's careers page via Html. Read by TQI on 1 Nov 2026.