Senior Software Developer - Operations & Infrastructure

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Senior Software Developer (level 3) – Operations & Infrastructure
(permanent position, 40 hours per week)

About Nord Quantique

At Nord Quantique, we strive to build impactful technology by relentlessly pushing our understanding of quantum science. We are an interdisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, innovators, builders, and enthusiasts on a mission to make quantum computing a reality. Our quantum processors are designed to reduce errors in quantum computation to facilitate long-term scaling toward fully-fledged quantum computers. We believe it is our responsibility to deliver this transformative technology for the greater good of society.

Located at the heart of the beautiful Eastern Townships region in the province of Quebec, Canada, we develop our technology in the vibrant quantum ecosystem of Sherbrooke. Leaning on more than a decade of vertical integration of quantum hardware, we are leveraging a comprehensive pool of quantum technology and micro-electronic infrastructure to deploy our quantum computing technology.

Salary : $143 500 – $166 500
Vacation: 5 weeks per year
Benefits : Group insurance (including dental care), virtual care, lifestyle spending account (all available after 3 months of service)

Our current needs

Nord Quantique is developing the software platform and operational infrastructure required to run increasingly complex quantum computing systems at scale. As our systems evolve, reliability, observability, security, and operational automation become critical to both internal R&D and future production environments.

We are seeking a senior software developer to join our Infrastructure & Operations team. This team develops and operates the foundational infrastructure, orchestration systems, and operational services that support experimental systems, simulation backends, and cloud-accessible quantum computing workflows.

This role sits at the intersection of software engineering, infrastructure, and operational reliability. The successful candidate will help design and evolve the systems that ensure Nord Quantique’s software platform remains scalable, observable, secure, and operationally robust in a highly dynamic R&D environment.

Keys responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain infrastructure and operational systems supporting Nord Quantique’s software platform.
• Contribute to the architecture and evolution of orchestration, deployment, and operational management systems.
• Develop tooling and workflows supporting reliability, observability, security, and operational safety.
• Contribute to cloud infrastructure management, HPC integration, deployment automation, and operational monitoring.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to support secure and reliable access to computational and experimental resources.
• Contribute to software quality through architecture discussions, code reviews, testing, debugging, and operational best practices.

Education and experience requirements:

• BSc or MSc in computer science, software engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience developing or operating software systems in an R&D, cloud, infrastructure, or technically ambitious environment.
• Experience working with distributed systems, operational infrastructure, or production software platforms.
• Experience working in interdisciplinary environments involving close collaboration between software, infrastructure, and technical teams.

Sought expertise and knowledge:

• Strong software development skills in at least one modern systems or infrastructure programming language such as Go, Rust, or Python.
• Experience with distributed systems, orchestration frameworks, or operational automation.
• Experience with cloud infrastructure, deployment pipelines, CI/CD workflows, or infrastructure management.
• Familiarity with monitoring, logging, observability, and reliability engineering practices.
• Familiarity with security, access control, or operational safety considerations in shared computing environments.
• Experience with HPC systems, cluster management, or large-scale computational infrastructure is considered an asset.
• Experience with Kubernetes, cloud-native infrastructure, or secure partner-facing APIs is considered an asset.
• Advanced level in English, to communicate with international team members
• Intermediate knowledge of French is an asset.

Sought profile:

• Strong ownership mindset and ability to drive complex technical initiatives.
• Ability to promote operational best practices through collaboration, pragmatism, and technical leadership across teams.
• Strong judgment in balancing operational rigor with the flexibility required in an interdisciplinary R&D environment.
• Commitment to software quality, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Nord Quantique is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion in its training, workplaces, and activities. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and traditionally marginalized groups.

Working at Nord Quantique

At Nord Quantique, you will be part of something special: working in a highly dynamic environment at the forefront of quantum technology development while benefiting from a vibrant ecosystem located at the heart of the Quantum Innovation Zone of the picturesque city of Sherbrooke. Our interdisciplinary team is laser-focused on solving grand challenges and making quantum computing a reality.

Nord Quantique is an equal-opportunity employer, and we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive work environment where all individuals can fulfill their aspirations while being supported and heard. This also means that we offer flexible work schedules and adapt our methods for the well-being of every individual.

Moving to Nord Quantique

Nord Quantique offers extensive moving support, including help with immigration paperwork, with finding a place to live, with access to childcare and schools, even helping your partner to find a new job. We offer a relocation compensation package and competitive salaries.

Working language: English and/or French

Workplace : Espace Quantique 1, 1950 rue Roy, Sherbrooke, QC, J1K 1B7